MOT Status
ValidMileage
149,395 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine cover and under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre parished on the outer
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front wiper blades worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front wiper blades worn
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)
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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FY57 FKA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 FY57 FKA, 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 FY57 FKA registered?
FY57 FKA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2007.
Is FY57 FKA safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY57 FKA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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