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BT57 WUR

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

257,226 mi
Last recorded257,226 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 WUR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 257,226 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 242,447 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 230,202 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 222,900 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2020 213,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 203,345 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays fitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2018 194,987 miles

show plates on seat.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 194,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

show plates on seat.

Pass 14 Oct 2017 180,271 miles

coverfitted

Fail 14 Oct 2017 180,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coverfitted

Pass 8 Oct 2016 166,518 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 158,923 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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

service due

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Oct 2014 137,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 115,880 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 103,144 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 85,769 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 85,243 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 64,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,449 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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BT57 WUR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BT57 WUR, 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 BT57 WUR registered?

BT57 WUR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is BT57 WUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 WUR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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