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CE57 ZGK

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,133 mi
Last recorded133,133 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 ZGK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 133,133 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the front inner bush on rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the front inner bush on the rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the rose bush on the rear hub that mounts the rear lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate behind disc loose

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near all rear subframe mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 130,657 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 130,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread down to 2.23mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 128,089 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 126,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 126,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 120,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 111,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 111,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2020 102,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 92,428 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,433 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,958 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,617 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,080 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,452 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,595 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,882 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,399 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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CE57 ZGK is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

CE57 ZGK is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is CE57 ZGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE57 ZGK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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