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SH57 LYZ

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,515 mi
Last recorded89,515 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 LYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 89,515 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights re set to 0 ()

chip at windscreen

damp at o/s/r CV joint

exhaust front pipe flexi split(no leaks

Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,206 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

chip at w/screen

front discs lipped

slight free play at handbrake

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,864 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake is nearing the end of its working travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake near full travel

slight play at n/s/f track rod end

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,421 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 37,420 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s front fog lamp inop

Pass 23 May 2011 34,875 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,058 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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SH57 LYZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LYZ, 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 LYZ registered?

SH57 LYZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2007.

Is SH57 LYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH57 LYZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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