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DN57 ZZR

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,366 mi
Last recorded131,366 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 ZZR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 131,366 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 129,604 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 127,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 125,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 117,222 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 109,837 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 105,410 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 105,400 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 100,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 15 May 2018 96,149 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 91,944 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 91,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 11 May 2016 81,186 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 11 May 2016 81,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracking and worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking and worn on edges

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 13 May 2015 71,944 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 71,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 64,244 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,316 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 62,470 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 20 Nov 2013 62,641 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,737 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 48,226 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 48,226 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 408,652 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 40,789 miles

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

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)

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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DN57 ZZR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DN57 ZZR, 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 DN57 ZZR registered?

DN57 ZZR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 November 2007.

Is DN57 ZZR safe to buy?

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