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EO57 XMG

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,224 mi
Last recorded163,224 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 163,224 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 162,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 162,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 147,799 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 147,799 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 137,950 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 May 2022 116,437 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 116,044 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 93,998 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 93,621 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,267 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre on 3mm treaddepth and wearing inner and outer edges

Advise o/s/f tyre on 2mm tread depth and wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2019 87,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre low on tread 2mm and cracking in tread area

Fail 19 Aug 2019 87,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre low on tread 2mm and cracking in tread area

Pass 22 Aug 2018 83,161 miles

Adviee front anti roll bar link rubber boots showing sig s of fatigue ( cracking )

Advise both o/s tyres cracking in treads and tread edges

Advise front suspension arm front bushes showing signs of fatigue (chalk marked )

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,846 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,943 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 24 Aug 2015 65,125 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 59,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,013 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions print-out due to low smoke level

Fail 22 Aug 2013 50,979 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions print-out due to low smoke level

Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,105 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 25 Aug 2011 35,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2011 35,412 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,723 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

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 XMG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

EO57 XMG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is EO57 XMG safe to buy?

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