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DG57 OSD

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,309 mi
Last recorded197,309 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 OSD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 197,309 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 197,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 193,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 193,399 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 190,363 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 190,362 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 182,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub/driveshaft area covered in grease

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 182,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hub/driveshaft area covered in grease

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 177,726 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 162,275 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 162,263 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 155,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 155,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 151,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2016 135,192 miles

offside rear hub has a misting of cv grease however no cv joint leaks were detected.

undertrays and engine bay covers fitted.

Fail 27 May 2016 135,187 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

engine oil level not registering on dipstick.

offside rear hub has a misting of cv grease however no cv joint leaks were detected.

undertrays and engine bay covers fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 121,365 miles

Centre seat belt receiver stiff.

O/S Rear drive shaft boot deteriorated.

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 121,087 miles

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

Centre seat belt receiver stiff.

O/S Rear drive shaft boot deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 105,278 miles

front brake pads appear worn very low

n/s/r tyre tread worn low

Fail 29 May 2014 105,278 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads appear worn very low

n/s/r tyre tread worn low

Pass 31 May 2013 86,049 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 82,564 miles

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE BECOMING HEAVILY BALD ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,564 miles

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 7 Jun 2010 65,988 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 65,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DG57 OSD is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG57 OSD, 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 DG57 OSD registered?

DG57 OSD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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