MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
244,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine management light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
engine management light on
eml light on at time of test
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
eml light on at time of test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
eml on
eml on
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
offside rear tyre at 3mm
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK57 XMU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 XMU, 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
How do I check the history of EK57 XMU?
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What year was EK57 XMU registered?
EK57 XMU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 2007.
Is EK57 XMU safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK57 XMU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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