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AV57 WNF

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,107 mi
Last recorded173,107 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 WNF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 173,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi-joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost arm outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost arm outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 173,105 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake performance not tested No Servo effort. (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi-joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost arm outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost arm outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 170,225 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated air spring slightly perished and frayed (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 165,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 155,518 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 155,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 151,401 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 137,229 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 137,229 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 117,559 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 110,675 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 110,675 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 84,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 84,430 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 WNF is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV57 WNF, 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 WNF registered?

AV57 WNF is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is AV57 WNF safe to buy?

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