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AJ57 VXZ

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,726 mi
Last recorded175,726 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 175,726 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 170,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 169,444 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 164,541 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2023 164,541 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 159,267 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 249,569 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 144,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 137,986 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 133,889 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 133,889 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 206,393 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,899 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn smooth on edges and cracked in tread

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn smooth on edges and cracked in tread

Oil leak rear diff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 165,375 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 93,620 miles

Emmission test done. No reading recorded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 89,153 miles

diesel emission test carried out no reading recorded.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,029 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,536 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 VXZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VXZ, 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

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What year was AJ57 VXZ registered?

AJ57 VXZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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