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CE57 ZGU

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,323 mi
Last recorded175,323 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 175,323 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2024 174,531 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 165,768 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2022 152,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 150,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rubber bushes worn and perished

Pass 18 Dec 2019 145,311 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 130,238 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 130,238 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 116,876 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 112,455 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 112,455 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 107,868 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 107,868 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 99,374 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 23 Oct 2013 86,698 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,312 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,636 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,832 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 ZGU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZGU, 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 ZGU registered?

CE57 ZGU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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