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DX57 UKC

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,183 mi
Last recorded108,183 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 UKC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 108,183 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 108,182 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 105,397 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 101,500 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 98,021 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 95,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 95,253 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,860 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 92,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 90,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 87,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 87,460 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Nov 2017 82,303 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,112 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,402 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,997 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,044 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,401 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,319 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 43,319 miles

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

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

no emmisions detected at tail pipe

Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,071 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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DX57 UKC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DX57 UKC, 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 DX57 UKC registered?

DX57 UKC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is DX57 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX57 UKC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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