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EF57 LLU

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

208,625 mi
Last recorded208,625 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 LLU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 208,625 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 208,625 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 202,278 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly twisted.

Nearside Rear Upper Arm outer ball joint slight play.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 193,508 miles

Both rear top suspension ball joints slight play.

O/S/R tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Mar 2019 181,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake has very little reserve travel

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 181,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake has very little reserve travel

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 169,943 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 154,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wiper drive system worn ball joint , nr side

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 141,932 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 141,926 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 129,745 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 17 Mar 2014 114,952 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 100,243 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 83,326 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads not clearly seen [ inners ]

Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,326 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads not clearly seen [ inners ]

Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,746 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 66,738 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 LLU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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