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EO57 MYJ

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

199,997 mi
Last recorded199,997 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 199,997 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 May 2024 199,206 miles

front and rear brake discs lightly corroded.

Fail 2 May 2024 199,206 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

front and rear brake discs lightly corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2023 188,786 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 183,700 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 175,701 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Advise little reserve travel on parking brake lever. It would appear the braking system either requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Worn to between 1.6-2 mm. Replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 175,649 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ( Warning light illuminated ) (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( Drop link cover split. ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( Drop link cover split. ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Advise little reserve travel on parking brake lever. It would appear the braking system either requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Worn to between 1.6-2 mm. Replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 166,293 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 166,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 159,967 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2019 159,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 144,666 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 144,635 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 131,172 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 111,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 94w bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 111,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 94w bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,377 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,267 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 71,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 50,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,740 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 43,740 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,136 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 MYJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MYJ, 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 MYJ registered?

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

Is EO57 MYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO57 MYJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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