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AF57 ZHW

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,172 mi
Last recorded110,172 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 ZHW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 110,172 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 110,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 99,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 99,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,991 miles

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

Offside Front 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 23 Oct 2013 79,498 miles

Both LH tyres getting low, approx 3mm

LHR tyre wear low on inner edge

wipers poor

Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,796 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 71,795 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Centre Front Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front discs below min

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,688 miles

Front brake pads low.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 55,688 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front brake pads low.

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 ZHW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZHW, 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

How do I check the history of AF57 ZHW?

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What year was AF57 ZHW registered?

AF57 ZHW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is AF57 ZHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 ZHW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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