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EF57 AKJ

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,107 mi
Last recorded92,107 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 AKJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2018 92,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2017 86,121 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 79,753 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 79,753 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,452 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished

nearside front tyre tread low on outer shoulder

nearside rear tyre has an unrepairable puncture due to location on tread

offside front tyre tread low on outer shoulder

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,072 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,071 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 56,070 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 52,167 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 52,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,519 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,171 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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EF57 AKJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 EF57 AKJ, 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 EF57 AKJ registered?

EF57 AKJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is EF57 AKJ safe to buy?

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