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FE57 OCR

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

241,022 mi
Last recorded241,022 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 OCR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 241,022 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 240,955 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2023 233,563 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 233,548 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides inner front bushes [marked yellow] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 222,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s handbrake performace low

Pass 29 Mar 2021 213,732 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 209,531 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 209,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 201,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 201,299 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 189,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 177,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 157,812 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 139,982 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 139,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 119,792 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 113,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 91,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2012 91,882 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,129 miles

damage to ns of vehicle no sharp edges

rear seat belts not checked due to two child seats fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,849 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders

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

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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FE57 OCR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FE57 OCR, 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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FE57 OCR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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