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BT57 FUH

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,568 mi
Last recorded150,568 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 FUH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 150,568 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 145,944 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2020 140,627 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2019 129,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 125,018 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 125,015 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 118,918 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 118,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 50 17 runflat (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2016 110,968 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 110,968 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 100,863 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 94,626 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 88,034 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,322 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 70,811 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 71,011 miles

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

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

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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BT57 FUH is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT57 FUH, 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 BT57 FUH registered?

BT57 FUH is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is BT57 FUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 FUH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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