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DS57 EXA

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,769 mi
Last recorded71,769 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 EXA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,769 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 65,036 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,985 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 54,985 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 42,100 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,040 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 23,113 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)

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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DS57 EXA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS57 EXA, 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

How do I check the history of DS57 EXA?

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What year was DS57 EXA registered?

DS57 EXA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is DS57 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 EXA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS57 EXA have outstanding finance?

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