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EO57 OGS

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

257,448 mi
Last recorded257,448 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 OGS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 257,448 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 257,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 137,766 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 126,115 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 185,805 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2018 185,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 179,894 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 168,688 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 168,743 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2014 162,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f/ tyre has slight cut

Pass 2 Sep 2013 81,746 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 81,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,314 miles

airbag light is on

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,327 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,069 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)

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 OGS is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OGS, 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 OGS registered?

EO57 OGS is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is EO57 OGS safe to buy?

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