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CE57 ZGW

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,220 mi
Last recorded100,220 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 100,220 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,657 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 96,618 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 85,887 miles

exclamation warning light on, unable to check master cylinder level

Fail 13 Feb 2017 85,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exclamation warning light on, unable to check master cylinder level

Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,298 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 77,298 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 70,775 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 70,775 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,290 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 64,238 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,123 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 55,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,989 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 43,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,419 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,738 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip cover deterioated

offside rear tyre cut on tread, not showing cords

Fail 13 Sep 2010 32,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch pedal anti-slip cover deterioated

offside rear tyre cut on tread, not showing cords

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 ZGW 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 55.6%.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

CE57 ZGW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is CE57 ZGW safe to buy?

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