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AK57 XAJ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,972 mi
Last recorded111,972 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 XAJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 111,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 4 May 2019 96,604 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 23 Apr 2018 92,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has cracked between the thrad (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tyre has cracked between the thrad (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,868 miles

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

Cut in N/S/F tyre outer wall

Pass 23 Apr 2016 86,148 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Dec 2013 78,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2012 73,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake with warning light wearing low view to inner pads limited and display recomend servicing and replacing pads

lights coming on dash intermittently

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and nearside front tyre both edges wearing low

Fail 10 Dec 2012 73,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and nearside front tyre both edges wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2011 69,315 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XAJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AK57 XAJ, 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 XAJ registered?

AK57 XAJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is AK57 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 XAJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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