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X299 SFC

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,423 mi
Last recorded139,423 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX299 SFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 139,423 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 119,079 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 112,250 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 13 May 2023 103,252 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 98,495 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive lower turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2021 93,153 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,379 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 85,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,606 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 76,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 66,343 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,458 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,894 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,515 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,636 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 23,636 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 17,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,532 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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X299 SFC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X299 SFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X299 SFC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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