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BK57 CWR

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,286 mi
Last recorded177,286 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 CWR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 177,286 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

both rear sub-frame mounting areas

Pass 9 Mar 2023 168,701 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 162,089 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output main beam (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 154,644 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 154,642 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 146,449 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 136,750 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 125,692 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 116,742 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 116,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 109,120 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

tyre side walls in poor condition

tyre side walls in poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2015 109,120 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing catch (5.1.1)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread both (6.3.4b)

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

tyre side walls in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2014 99,002 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 93,630 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 82,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,406 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside and nearside front brake discs worn but NOT seriously weakened.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,788 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 56,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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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BK57 CWR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK57 CWR, 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 BK57 CWR registered?

BK57 CWR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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