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CE57 ZGB

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,328 mi
Last recorded123,328 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 ZGB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 123,328 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 123,328 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 117,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear drive shaft seeping grease

Fail 5 Jan 2024 117,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear drive shaft seeping grease

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 109,897 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 107,553 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 105,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 May 2019 102,485 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 101,447 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 101,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2017 99,317 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 99,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 96,678 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 91,669 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,470 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 74,625 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,625 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,810 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,204 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 48,204 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,398 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres 2mm

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 ZGB is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

CE57 ZGB is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is CE57 ZGB safe to buy?

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