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CHR 57Y

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,180 mi
Last recorded170,180 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHR 57Y
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 170,180 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2023 160,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 151,010 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight hole letting grease out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 141,193 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 141,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle pad wear wire fouling, worn through (5.2.3 (f))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 123,367 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 117,785 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 110,230 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 103,447 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 103,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,326 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 86,419 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 76,388 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake reading low effort

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,349 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 67,349 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 62,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2011 56,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 21 Oct 2010 39,390 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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CHR 57Y is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver 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 CHR 57Y, 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 CHR 57Y registered?

CHR 57Y is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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