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AF57 XBT

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,366 mi
Last recorded157,366 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 XBT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 157,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 157,250 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2023 154,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 3 May 2023 154,039 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2022 150,527 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 149,072 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 147,610 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 145,620 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 145,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 142,924 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 142,924 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 139,124 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 135,054 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 130,995 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 124,847 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 119,547 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 109,969 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 85,800 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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AF57 XBT is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF57 XBT, 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 AF57 XBT registered?

AF57 XBT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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