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DK57 USB

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,544 mi
Last recorded151,544 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 USB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 151,544 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 151,062 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 141,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 125,807 miles

rear wheel bearings seeping grease inner flange

Fail 4 Sep 2015 125,797 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear wheel bearings seeping grease inner flange

Pass 3 Sep 2014 110,218 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 110,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,935 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,284 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

differential seal is leaking

low emitter

Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,032 miles

front brake pads worn very close to minimum legal thickness (replace within 500 miles)

handbrake travel high

rear inner brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,547 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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DK57 USB is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DK57 USB, 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 DK57 USB registered?

DK57 USB is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is DK57 USB safe to buy?

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