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SM57 FBJ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

199,659 mi
Last recorded199,659 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 FBJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 199,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 188,800 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 183,288 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2018 178,055 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R Front bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare Wheel missing.

Fail 16 Nov 2018 178,049 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R Front bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare Wheel missing.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 172,543 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 172,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 165,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 151,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 131,689 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 112,004 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,295 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,783 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 71,783 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,254 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 70,254 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 52,380 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 52,380 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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SM57 FBJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM57 FBJ, 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 SM57 FBJ registered?

SM57 FBJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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