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SJ57 OGL

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,993 mi
Last recorded117,993 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 OGL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 117,993 miles

Offside Front one halo ring inoperative but other 2 positioning limps on lamp still operative

Pass 12 Jul 2017 105,688 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2017 105,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and rear veiw mirror ()

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,078 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,455 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 93,439 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 May 2014 74,947 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,235 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,755 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,332 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slightly worn

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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SJ57 OGL is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ57 OGL, 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 SJ57 OGL registered?

SJ57 OGL is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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