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EO57 DWF

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,696 mi
Last recorded188,696 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 DWF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 188,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 178,412 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 178,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 172,156 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 154,350 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Front tyres wearing uneven

O/S/F Tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 2 Jun 2016 140,513 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 140,227 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 122,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

nearside rear lower suspension arm front inner bush deteriorating

nearside rear outer constant velocity boot deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2015 122,751 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

nearside rear lower suspension arm front inner bush deteriorating

nearside rear outer constant velocity boot deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2014 108,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear seat base insecure

Pass 11 May 2013 90,304 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 89,999 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 83,212 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,494 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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EO57 DWF 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 78.6%.

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 EO57 DWF, 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 DWF registered?

EO57 DWF is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is EO57 DWF safe to buy?

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