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AV57 JYE

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,445 mi
Last recorded78,445 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 JYE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 78,445 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

n/s/r & o/s/r suspension arm bushes starting to part

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

slight travel handbrake lever

Fail 24 May 2021 78,403 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

n/s/r & o/s/r suspension arm bushes starting to part

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

slight travel handbrake lever

Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (rearmost arm). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,778 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 55,013 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has curb damage and, is wearing edges of tread. (Cords not visible at time of test).

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear play/wear detected at wheel.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,921 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,096 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 26,308 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,494 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 17,451 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 14,062 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 14,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 11,007 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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AV57 JYE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV57 JYE, 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 AV57 JYE registered?

AV57 JYE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is AV57 JYE safe to buy?

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