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AK57 LSX

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,206 mi
Last recorded184,206 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 LSX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 184,206 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 175,856 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 175,807 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 167,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

unable to check various items due to engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2016 167,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

unable to check various items due to engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 159,089 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2015 159,086 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 147,882 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 147,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 115,836 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Oct 2011 86,601 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,688 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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AK57 LSX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK57 LSX, 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 AK57 LSX registered?

AK57 LSX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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