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EK57 XMG

2007 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,963 mi
Last recorded98,963 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 XMG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 98,963 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 93,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 86,120 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,985 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 82,985 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall not exposing cords

Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,250 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,751 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 55,751 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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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EK57 XMG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK57 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

EK57 XMG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is EK57 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK57 XMG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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