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EN57 SYY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,295 mi
Last recorded74,295 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 74,295 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 73,160 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 72,244 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 68,860 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 67,603 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 65,436 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,494 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 62,494 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,407 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 54,163 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 48,893 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,809 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 34,274 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 28,342 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 25,446 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 22,042 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 18,564 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 SYY 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 94.1%.

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 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 SYY, 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 EN57 SYY?

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What year was EN57 SYY registered?

EN57 SYY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is EN57 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 SYY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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