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EO57 DWJ

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,640 mi
Last recorded196,640 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 196,640 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 196,640 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 178,116 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 178,116 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 138,482 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 138,482 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011
Fail 4 Apr 2011 115,252 miles

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

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)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 79,310 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,717 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 DWJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DWJ, 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 DWJ registered?

EO57 DWJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 16 October 2007.

Is EO57 DWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO57 DWJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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