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EK57 VFH

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,709 mi
Last recorded77,709 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 VFH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 77,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 75,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 72,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint leaking but not excessive. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted NSF wheel buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from gearbox but not excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 72,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large cut/slit in tyre down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint leaking but not excessive. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted NSF wheel buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from gearbox but not excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 70,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 68,416 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 65,663 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 65,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 64,975 miles

both upper rear control arms leaking grease from ball joints n/s and o/s

Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 56,100 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,807 miles

both rear arms ball joints starting to smear

Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,221 miles

cut in osr tyre tread no core showing

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2014 45,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,090 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,442 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,480 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,402 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 24,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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EK57 VFH is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EK57 VFH, 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 EK57 VFH registered?

EK57 VFH is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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