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AP57 PFY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

220,687 mi
Last recorded220,687 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 220,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 212,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread

play n/s/f suspension arm ball joint

play o/s/f track rod end ball joint

Fail 24 Oct 2023 212,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread

play n/s/f suspension arm ball joint

play o/s/f track rod end ball joint

Pass 25 Oct 2022 202,576 miles

small oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2022 202,573 miles

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

small oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2021 188,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 179,229 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 173,037 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 166,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 166,152 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 149,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 141,609 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 141,609 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 125,053 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 125,052 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 106,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2014 106,913 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 82,529 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,578 miles

windscreen damage

Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,553 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 58,553 miles

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

front and wear tyres wearing on inner edges,advise front and rear tracking check

o/s/r tyre deep cut,worn

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 PFY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PFY, 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 AP57 PFY registered?

AP57 PFY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 2007.

Is AP57 PFY safe to buy?

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