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SK57 UBD

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,417 mi
Last recorded147,417 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 UBD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 147,417 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 142,349 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 136,909 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 131,705 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 126,767 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 122,878 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 122,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2019 115,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 107,737 miles

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Fail 3 Sep 2018 107,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed GOODYEAR 225/50R17 W RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 13 Sep 2017 99,088 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 99,088 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 89,879 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,593 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 81,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,741 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,454 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 63,454 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,008 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 56,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,861 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,435 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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SK57 UBD is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK57 UBD, 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 SK57 UBD registered?

SK57 UBD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is SK57 UBD safe to buy?

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