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AV57 OOF

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,902 mi
Last recorded156,902 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 OOF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 156,902 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 150,751 miles

Rear differential oil seal failed & leaking.

Rear suspension arm bushes separating.

Fail 28 Feb 2018 150,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear differential oil seal failed & leaking.

Rear suspension arm bushes separating.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 130,972 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 105,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 105,022 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 95,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,556 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,094 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 66,218 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,713 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 OOF is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OOF, 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 AV57 OOF registered?

AV57 OOF is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is AV57 OOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 OOF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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