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EY57 MLE

2007 BMW 520

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

102,783 mi
Last recorded102,783 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 MLE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 102,783 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 94,481 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 90,924 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 87,076 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 82,014 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 76,609 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 73,430 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,294 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,466 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,671 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,423 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,999 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,415 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,647 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,661 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,318 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 22,221 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 22,220 miles

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

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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EY57 MLE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY57 MLE, 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 EY57 MLE registered?

EY57 MLE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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The MOT history for EY57 MLE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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