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EO57 CGK

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,866 mi
Last recorded178,866 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 CGK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 178,866 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 167,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2020 153,721 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 145,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 145,615 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 141,468 miles

BRAKE WARNINBG LAMP ILLUMINATED

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

TPMS LAMP ON

Fail 15 Nov 2018 141,468 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

BRAKE WARNINBG LAMP ILLUMINATED

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

TPMS LAMP ON

Pass 29 Jul 2017 137,179 miles

Front brake pads very low

Fail 29 Jul 2017 137,179 miles

Front brake pads very low

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2016 123,551 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 119,177 miles

Rear wiper inop

Slight damage to NSF lower bumper.

Tailgate does not open.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 118,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper inop

Slight damage to NSF lower bumper.

Tailgate does not open.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,477 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 104,423 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,083 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,829 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EO57 CGK is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EO57 CGK, 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 EO57 CGK registered?

EO57 CGK is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2007.

Is EO57 CGK safe to buy?

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