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SM57 KFN

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,529 mi
Last recorded174,529 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 KFN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 174,529 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 166,972 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 162,765 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 162,765 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 156,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 156,745 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 154,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 154,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle both - slightly deflated tyres (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 152,254 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 150,291 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 148,300 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 140,520 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 140,520 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 127,627 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 112,584 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 87,281 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 66,340 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 66,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 KFN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey 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 KFN, 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 KFN registered?

SM57 KFN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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