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FG57 AEV

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,440 mi
Last recorded118,440 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 AEV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 118,440 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 118,440 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 114,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 108,949 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 108,949 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 103,596 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 103,596 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 97,708 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 88,289 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 82,860 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre (non run flat)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 82,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed showing heavy shoulder wear (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre (non run flat)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread at centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,250 miles

Nearside Front undertray showing damage

Offside Front tyre showing wear on inner shoulder

undertrays fitted obscuring various components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,021 miles

brake linings to be checked

Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,294 miles

new trackrod end fitted on o/s/f , has the wheel tracking been ajusted .

rear brake pads looking low , to be checked asap

Fail 14 Apr 2014 68,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

new trackrod end fitted on o/s/f , has the wheel tracking been ajusted .

rear brake pads looking low , to be checked asap

Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,227 miles

rear tyres fitted at time of test.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 57,028 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 44,824 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 44,824 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 31,783 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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FG57 AEV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 FG57 AEV, 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 FG57 AEV registered?

FG57 AEV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is FG57 AEV safe to buy?

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