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EJ57 UGX

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,689 mi
Last recorded125,689 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 UGX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 125,689 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 125,689 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 118,334 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 112,010 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 112,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 109,488 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 102,829 miles

nail o/s rear tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2018 102,740 miles

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

nail o/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,729 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 92,729 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 87,430 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 81,265 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 77,505 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,009 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 70,007 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 61,799 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 61,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,994 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,739 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,620 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)

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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EJ57 UGX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ57 UGX, 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 EJ57 UGX registered?

EJ57 UGX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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