MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
FRONT NO PLATE DETERIATED NS REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FRONT NO PLATE DETERIATED NS REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front top ones x2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside 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)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four front and rear (3.5.1i)
SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT FLEXI EXHAUST PIPE
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake ratchet mechanism faulty (efficiency adequate)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FL57 PDY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 FL57 PDY, 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 FL57 PDY registered?
FL57 PDY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 10 September 2007.
Is FL57 PDY safe to buy?
The MOT history for FL57 PDY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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