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BN57 WPX

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,660 mi
Last recorded124,660 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 WPX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 124,660 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 123,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 122,320 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 122,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2023 119,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 114,561 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 108,382 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 108,380 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 107,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s/r inner side lamp not working but has multiple side lamp working...

signs of coolant leak

Fail 11 Oct 2019 107,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

signs of coolant leak

Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,243 miles

n/s/f o/s/f brake flex hose slight perished

n/s/r o/s/r tyres stepping on edges and edges wearing 245/40/18 run flat

Fail 5 Oct 2018 94,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f o/s/f brake flex hose slight perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and stepping on edges 245/40/18

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges and stepping on edges 245/40/18

Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,052 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,808 miles

Offside Rear tyre running off on inner edge

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level 4 of 25 not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 70,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre running off on inner edge

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level 4 of 25 not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,377 miles

Zero emissions detected

Fail 13 Oct 2015 63,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Zero emissions detected

Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 56,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 49,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,933 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under cover fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,709 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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BN57 WPX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BN57 WPX, 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 BN57 WPX registered?

BN57 WPX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is BN57 WPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 WPX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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