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FD57 FZG

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,778 mi
Last recorded160,778 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 FZG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 160,778 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 154,247 miles

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

front discs corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2020 152,764 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 152,764 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressue light on

Pass 29 Jan 2019 144,774 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

rear centre seat belt buckle casing broke but not effecting operation

Pass 16 Jan 2018 136,755 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 136,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 126,536 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer fog light insecure

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 126,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer fog light insecure

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 110,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 110,262 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 97,322 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 88,895 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 88,895 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 70,635 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,067 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FD57 FZG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FD57 FZG, 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 FD57 FZG registered?

FD57 FZG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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