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CU57 RNN

2007 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,447 mi
Last recorded160,447 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 RNN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 160,447 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 160,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed has excess play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed has excess play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 145,434 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 145,422 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside 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 26 May 2018 136,078 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 127,090 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 119,361 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 108,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 100,190 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 100,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,123 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,823 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,333 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,932 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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CU57 RNN is a 2007 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CU57 RNN, 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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CU57 RNN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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