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FL57 XHZ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,730 mi
Last recorded208,730 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 208,730 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 200,902 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 189,100 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 179,445 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 172,373 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 172,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 166,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 159,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 159,928 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 154,091 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 154,091 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s+n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s+n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 146,959 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 141,224 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 130,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 124,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 124,360 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 114,973 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 114,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 825,481 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 63,002 miles

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 XHZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XHZ, 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 XHZ registered?

FL57 XHZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is FL57 XHZ safe to buy?

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