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SL57 TKX

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,170 mi
Last recorded162,170 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 TKX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 162,170 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 162,170 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 155,105 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 155,105 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 147,536 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 140,667 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 140,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 131,988 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 123,295 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 114,472 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 107,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

n/s/f foglamp not working

n/s/f tyre has splits in sidewall

n/s/r lamp broken

Fail 31 Jan 2013 107,115 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

n/s/f foglamp not working

n/s/f tyre has splits in sidewall

n/s/r lamp broken

Pass 27 Sep 2011 93,853 miles

ADVISE SMALL CUT ON N/SIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,931 miles

ADVISE 2 SMALL CUTS ON N/S REAR TYRE WALL

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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SL57 TKX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL57 TKX, 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.

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What year was SL57 TKX registered?

SL57 TKX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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