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CE57 VGV

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,180 mi
Last recorded173,180 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 VGV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 173,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside insufficient screen wash

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 173,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside insufficient screen wash

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 167,258 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 166,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 160,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 152,180 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 142,310 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 138,307 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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 128,849 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 120,808 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 120,808 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 109,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 102,050 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 101,994 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 91,612 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,246 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 78,246 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,685 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 61,685 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CE57 VGV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE57 VGV, 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 CE57 VGV registered?

CE57 VGV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is CE57 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE57 VGV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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