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FG57 RMY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

240,060 mi
Last recorded240,060 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 RMY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 240,060 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 222,467 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 212,633 miles

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Nearside Front fog light lens missing

Fail 17 Jan 2022 212,609 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Nearside Front fog light lens missing

Pass 6 Jan 2021 198,590 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 189,314 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 184,702 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 175,620 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 167,337 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 160,417 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 153,841 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 143,752 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Nov 2012 129,352 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Nov 2011 108,478 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 87,604 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 87,604 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Wiperblades smear

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 RMY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG57 RMY, 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 FG57 RMY registered?

FG57 RMY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 4 October 2007.

Is FG57 RMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG57 RMY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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