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SH57 LWX

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,501 mi
Last recorded166,501 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 LWX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 166,501 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 152,807 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 132,513 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side X 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both side X 2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 115,545 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side "JUST PASSED THE MOT TEST" (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 104,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 96,781 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 87,609 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 75,349 miles

nail n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2015 75,349 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail n/s/r tyre

o/s/f back plate adrift

Fail 4 Sep 2015 72,604 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,135 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,713 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 30,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,955 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 22,967 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 22,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SH57 LWX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SH57 LWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH57 LWX registered?

SH57 LWX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is SH57 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH57 LWX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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