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BL57 ATV

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

220,809 mi
Last recorded220,809 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ATV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 220,809 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 209,485 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 201,787 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 192,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 180,580 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 172,865 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 161,790 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 161,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 154,847 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor tray fitted unable to check some components

Fail 9 May 2018 154,845 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor tray fitted unable to check some components

Pass 25 Apr 2017 147,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 May 2016 136,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 127,004 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 115,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 May 2013 102,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 85,744 miles

All tyres are wearing unevenly on both inner & outer edges of tread pattern

Both front tyres are cracking in tread pattern

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 66,259 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,259 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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BL57 ATV 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 88.9%.

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 BL57 ATV, 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 BL57 ATV registered?

BL57 ATV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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