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AY57 ZXO

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

190,508 mi
Last recorded190,508 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 ZXO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 190,508 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 176,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 165,452 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 145,734 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 133,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 125,264 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 122,207 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 118,916 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 114,942 miles

nearside front tyre balding on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2016 114,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 109,210 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 102,760 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

park brake travel high

Pass 2 Nov 2013 94,615 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 88,163 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

damage to front bumper,but sucure.

nearside rear tyre has slight wear to inner edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,511 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,995 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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AY57 ZXO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AY57 ZXO, 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 AY57 ZXO registered?

AY57 ZXO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 3 October 2007.

Is AY57 ZXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY57 ZXO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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