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CV57 XXH

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

217,046 mi
Last recorded217,046 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 XXH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 217,046 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 200,589 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 200,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 293,135 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 282,734 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 257,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 231,531 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 138,452 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 131,763 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,416 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,499 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 85,437 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

some small chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,588 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 38,518 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 38,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CV57 XXH is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CV57 XXH, 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 CV57 XXH registered?

CV57 XXH is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is CV57 XXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV57 XXH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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