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AK57 SXE

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,597 mi
Last recorded113,597 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 SXE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 113,597 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 110,200 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 107,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 105,299 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 102,341 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,587 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 97,323 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 97,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 95,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Oil leak Near the Gearbox. ()

Fail 5 May 2018 95,926 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Oil leak Near the Gearbox. ()

Pass 2 May 2017 94,151 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 89,457 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 74,765 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,679 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,759 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,309 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,750 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 49,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,586 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 38,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 SXE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc 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 AK57 SXE, 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 AK57 SXE registered?

AK57 SXE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is AK57 SXE safe to buy?

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