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FG57 RLO

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,046 mi
Last recorded186,046 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2021 186,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dash (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on dash (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and headlight frosted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

steering lock fault light on dash

Pass 2 Mar 2020 184,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 182,467 miles

steering lock light on dash

Fail 28 Feb 2019 182,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow blue (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow blue (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexi (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexi (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

steering lock light on dash

Pass 2 Mar 2018 178,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 167,372 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 24 Oct 2015 154,766 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 136,793 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2013 117,758 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 103,246 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 97,796 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 86,838 miles

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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FG57 RLO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG57 RLO, 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 RLO registered?

FG57 RLO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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