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EO57 ZHV

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,816 mi
Last recorded208,816 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 208,816 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 197,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 172,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres down to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 161,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 161,021 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 147,051 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 147,051 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 128,451 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 111,215 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 111,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,395 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 73,277 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 73,277 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,678 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,895 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,205 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 ZHV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZHV, 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.

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What year was EO57 ZHV registered?

EO57 ZHV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is EO57 ZHV safe to buy?

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