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AP57 LUW

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,130 mi
Last recorded149,130 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 LUW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 149,130 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 149,130 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 129,708 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 129,706 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 114,832 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 110,301 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 100,716 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 91,543 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 91,543 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 80,489 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 73,453 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 73,453 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,808 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,207 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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AP57 LUW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP57 LUW, 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

How do I check the history of AP57 LUW?

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What year was AP57 LUW registered?

AP57 LUW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is AP57 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 LUW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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