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SH57 ZJO

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

298,049 mi
Last recorded298,049 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 ZJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 298,049 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 170,434 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 161,470 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 156,520 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 156,520 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre on limit

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 136,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 125,178 miles

all four tyres castleated

both nearside tyres have cuts on the tred pattern no cords exposed

emissions to clean too test

offside rear top arm outer ball joint has play

Pass 25 Feb 2012 85,625 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 2 Mar 2011 64,824 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,349 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 ZJO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZJO, 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 ZJO registered?

SH57 ZJO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is SH57 ZJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH57 ZJO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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