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AJ57 NSN

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,413 mi
Last recorded184,413 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 NSN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 184,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 181,558 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 181,558 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 174,008 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 164,656 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 27 Sep 2021 134,360 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres danaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 134,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres danaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 110,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Oct 2019 105,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Jul 2018 99,970 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,982 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 96,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40 r 18 9 3 y (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,441 miles

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

advise engine covers are fitted

advise under body covers are fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 87,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

advise engine covers are fitted

advise under body covers are fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 7 Jun 2014 69,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 62,720 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 56,266 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,498 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 NSN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ57 NSN, 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 NSN registered?

AJ57 NSN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 2 November 2007.

Is AJ57 NSN safe to buy?

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