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KB57 OVD

2007 BMW 520

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

223,954 mi
Last recorded223,954 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 OVD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 223,954 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour offside front amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 213,982 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 213,982 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 205,132 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 185,656 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 175,313 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 84,322 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 174,967 miles

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2019 150,627 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 147,742 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp front(head/lamps) flicker, when foot/brake applied and rear/stop lamps light up (4.2.3 (c))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2018 147,742 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp front(head/lamps) flicker, when foot/brake applied and rear/stop lamps light up (4.2.3 (c))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 143,870 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

serv/insp - light on dash

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm(2255017) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 143,870 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

serv/insp - light on dash

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm(2255017) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 141,304 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 137,232 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 132,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 126,055 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 120,630 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 112,198 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 83,817 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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KB57 OVD is a 2007 BMW 520 in Bronze 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 KB57 OVD, 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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KB57 OVD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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