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EY57 NLU

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

136,849 mi
Last recorded136,849 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 NLU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 136,849 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 131,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow on vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow on vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 127,217 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 122,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 117,817 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 113,603 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 108,830 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,230 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,544 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 92,295 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 85,138 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,786 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,854 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs very worn

nearside and offside rear brake pads low

Fail 21 Aug 2014 69,660 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside and offside front brake discs very worn

nearside and offside rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,723 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,506 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,911 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 42,911 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,839 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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EY57 NLU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

EY57 NLU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is EY57 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY57 NLU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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