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FX57 XCO

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

185,039 mi
Last recorded185,039 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 XCO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 185,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 185,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 163,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 163,904 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 151,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front to rear brake pipes covered up by trays

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 137,334 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower centre floor damaged/corroded

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt clasp damaged

clutch pdal rubber missing

Fail 1 Feb 2019 137,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower centre floor damaged/corroded

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt clasp damaged

clutch pdal rubber missing

Pass 3 Feb 2018 120,962 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 106,230 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 4 Feb 2017 106,228 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 91,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 91,749 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing One on all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 80,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 80,901 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,776 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,775 miles

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

rear tyres and inner and outer edges of n/side front tyre on 3mm

Fail 14 Jan 2013 59,775 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear tyres and inner and outer edges of n/side front tyre on 3mm

Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,116 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,901 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 33,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,013 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 18,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight surface rust on all brake discs

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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FX57 XCO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XCO, 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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FX57 XCO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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