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DA57 AUD

2007 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,643 mi
Last recorded103,643 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 AUD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 103,643 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 103,643 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,892 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 97,891 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 87,621 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Oct 2019 87,621 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 70,978 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 17 Oct 2018 70,978 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Aug 2017 68,177 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 68,140 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both side (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

brake pads & TPMS lamps on

Pass 17 May 2016 61,026 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 61,025 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,605 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 48,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,150 miles

front brake disc slightly worn/corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2011 22,979 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 13,542 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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DA57 AUD is a 2007 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DA57 AUD, 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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DA57 AUD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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