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X7 DKD

2021 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,820 mi
Last recorded96,820 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 DKD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 96,820 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 94,758 miles

BOTH rear lights lenses damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2025

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm.......2656018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear lights damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2025 120,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 61,536 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 111,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 108,298 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 108,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 99,073 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 89,795 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 81,352 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at valve (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 75,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at valve (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 71,358 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,089 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,655 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,285 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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X7 DKD is a 2021 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,898cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X7 DKD, 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 5 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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X7 DKD is a 2021 BMW 520, first registered on 16 April 2021.

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