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BF57 RVZ

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

221,710 mi
Last recorded221,710 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 RVZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 221,710 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside+nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 214,756 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 207,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2022 198,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 182,156 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 182,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 264,168 miles

Offside Front offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2020 264,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2019 152,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 148,998 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 143,832 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 140,572 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 135,875 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 135,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 124,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 104,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 94,310 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 78,501 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,529 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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BF57 RVZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BF57 RVZ, 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 BF57 RVZ registered?

BF57 RVZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is BF57 RVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF57 RVZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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