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EN57 ORX

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,296 mi
Last recorded150,296 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 ORX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 150,296 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 150,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 134,705 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 134,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 127,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 127,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 118,816 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside rear starting to wear off on edge

Fail 22 Aug 2019 118,816 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside rear starting to wear off on edge

Pass 18 Aug 2018 110,113 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,463 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 78,923 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 67,662 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2014 58,954 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,129 miles

front pads worn

Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,937 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre deflated and has nails in tread

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,966 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,230 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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EN57 ORX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EN57 ORX, 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 EN57 ORX registered?

EN57 ORX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is EN57 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 ORX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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