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CY57 APU

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,967 mi
Last recorded142,967 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 APU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 142,967 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 155,868 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the 1.6 limit immediate change required (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 137,576 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 137,566 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 128,632 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in tread

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2019 117,325 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 117,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear fog lamps partially illuminate when side lamps are operating (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge 225/45/17 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2018 105,236 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 105,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,724 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 82,724 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,034 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 77,030 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,193 miles

all four tyres slightly perished with slight cuts and tears

Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,265 miles

Both front tyres close to the limit

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,147 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,961 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 49,930 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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CY57 APU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CY57 APU, 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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What year was CY57 APU registered?

CY57 APU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 17 October 2007.

Is CY57 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY57 APU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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