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DY57 EYJ

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,698 mi
Last recorded144,698 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 EYJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2024 144,698 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 134,507 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 134,507 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 120,254 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 109,382 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 105,554 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 98,641 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 91,363 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 84,309 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,516 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 64,500 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,339 miles

Nearside 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 18 Jul 2012 33,127 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Apr 2012 32,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Mar 2011 26,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,321 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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DY57 EYJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DY57 EYJ, 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 DY57 EYJ registered?

DY57 EYJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is DY57 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY57 EYJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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