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EF57 WKB

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,126 mi
Last recorded166,126 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 WKB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 166,126 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 158,845 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 151,709 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 146,447 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 141,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 135,443 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 120,971 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Nov 2018 120,968 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2018 120,834 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2017 114,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 101,280 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Minor oil leak around gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 88,916 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 88,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,241 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,329 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 48,402 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,659 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 26,874 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 WKB is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF57 WKB, 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 WKB registered?

EF57 WKB is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is EF57 WKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 WKB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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