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AV57 XHE

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,271 mi
Last recorded168,271 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 168,271 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 151,853 miles

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

play found at n/s/r wheel

Fail 6 Apr 2019 151,852 miles

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

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

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

play found at n/s/r wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2018 127,535 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 111,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2017 111,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight play at n/s/r wheel

Pass 2 Dec 2015 95,124 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 91,968 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,670 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 84,176 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 78,199 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 73,557 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 XHE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

AV57 XHE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2007.

Is AV57 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 XHE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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