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AJ57 ECA

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,650 mi
Last recorded134,650 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ECA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 134,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 127,751 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 122,404 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover damaged, still functions (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

TPMS light on dash

front and rear wheels appear to be swapped (wider tyres fitted to front)

hazard lights flash fast

Fail 1 Jul 2022 122,400 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover damaged, still functions (7.1.2 (d))

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 inner and outer edges wearing, tread starting to get close to wear indicators and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light on dash

front and rear wheels appear to be swapped (wider tyres fitted to front)

hazard lights flash fast

Pass 19 Oct 2020 117,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 116,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 113,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 107,843 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 107,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 101,368 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,358 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 96,553 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 96,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,557 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 89,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 81,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 81,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 72,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,004 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,988 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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AJ57 ECA 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 70%.

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 AJ57 ECA, 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 AJ57 ECA registered?

AJ57 ECA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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