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BK57 FTJ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

199,922 mi
Last recorded199,922 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 FTJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 199,922 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 199,922 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2023 199,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing blade and arm missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired spring clip missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 148,995 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 148,977 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 145,771 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

oil sum plug slightly leak

Pass 26 Apr 2019 137,947 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 May 2018 125,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emmisions too clean to test

Fail 4 May 2018 125,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emmisions too clean to test

Pass 6 May 2017 112,466 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 6 May 2016 102,743 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer and cracking between tread

osf tyre worn on outer and cracking between tread

Fail 4 May 2016 102,714 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsf tyre worn on outer and cracking between tread

osf tyre worn on outer and cracking between tread

Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,485 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 97,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 May 2014 92,096 miles

chip to screen zone 'B'

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear to both rear tyres

Pass 9 May 2012 84,112 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,445 miles

o/s front position lamp inop.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,147 miles

Both rear tyres req attension 2.5mm center.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 59,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres req attension 2.5mm center.

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 FTJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BK57 FTJ, 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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BK57 FTJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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