MOT Status
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214,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front foglamp inop
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear light lens broken
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front shock absorber dust gaiters split
front bumper slighly insecure
plastic undertrays insecure
windscreen scratched by wiper blade
Headlamp lens seriously defective both plastic lenses misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front foglamp inop
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear light lens broken
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front shock absorber dust gaiters split
front bumper slighly insecure
plastic undertrays insecure
windscreen scratched by wiper blade
Front bumper slightly insecure
Headlamp lens slightly defective both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front foglamp inop
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
TPMS lamp on
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratching by wipers (3.2 (a) (i))
both front shock absorbers dust gaiters split
floor trays and engine covers insecure
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front bumper slightly insecure
Headlamp lens slightly defective both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front foglamp inop
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
TPMS lamp on
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratching by wipers (3.2 (a) (i))
both front shock absorbers dust gaiters split
floor trays and engine covers insecure
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
rear brake pads appear low
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL57 ZYJ 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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2007.
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