MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder 225/50 R 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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
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
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit
front brake pads wearing thin
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 nails offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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FL57 XHW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2007.
Is FL57 XHW safe to buy?
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