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FL57 XHW

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,050 mi
Last recorded175,050 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 XHW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 175,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and emitted light dim (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm exposing inner cords Size; 225/50 R17 98Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both Headlamp glasses dull

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 157,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link dust cover split slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low3mm left on

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 135,752 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder 225/50 R 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 134,893 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak from broken front pipe flex (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe flex fractured (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both sides of car (3.5 (a))

Nearside rear tyre tread worn very low,down to legal limit 225/50 R 17

TPM Warning lamp on

Pass 21 Feb 2023 121,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension component rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2022 114,355 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 108,834 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 108,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 106,206 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2019 106,180 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 101,738 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 101,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 91,774 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 83,796 miles

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,751 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 67,433 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,373 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,757 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,862 miles

2 nails offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FL57 XHW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

FL57 XHW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is FL57 XHW safe to buy?

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