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AD57 FUW

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,023 mi
Last recorded120,023 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 FUW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 120,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear bars on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 119,873 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear bars on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 103,934 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 86,550 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 84,160 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 80,760 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 77,580 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 77,561 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,022 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,744 miles

Windscreen has damage, but not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,923 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lights not working

Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,423 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 42,876 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 37,288 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,288 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 23,264 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 23,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 16,874 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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AD57 FUW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AD57 FUW, 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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What year was AD57 FUW registered?

AD57 FUW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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