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CE57 VGX

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,133 mi
Last recorded151,133 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 VGX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 151,133 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 151,121 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 148,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 134,734 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 126,045 miles

Brake warning light on on dash

Front brake disc's corroded on edge

Long hand brake travel

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

slight oil leak/spill arround oil filter area

Pass 7 Dec 2013 105,172 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 105,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 86,290 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,458 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,745 miles

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

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

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 VGX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE57 VGX, 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 CE57 VGX registered?

CE57 VGX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 17 October 2007.

Is CE57 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE57 VGX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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