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XR07 AND

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,468 mi
Last recorded152,468 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXR07 AND
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 152,468 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 152,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 152,162 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 152,002 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 151,438 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 145,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 131,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing a little on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has a few cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 119,544 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 107,848 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 107,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,021 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,771 miles

Both rear tyres have worn on inner edges close to limit

Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,180 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 65,258 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 65,258 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 53,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2013 53,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,465 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,553 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 39,553 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,286 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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XR07 AND is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XR07 AND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XR07 AND registered?

XR07 AND is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is XR07 AND safe to buy?

The MOT history for XR07 AND shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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