MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
356,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
handbrake travel high
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
handbrake travel high
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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FX57 VUT is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 FX57 VUT, 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 FX57 VUT registered?
FX57 VUT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2007.
Is FX57 VUT safe to buy?
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