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SP57 EBA

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,001 mi
Last recorded154,001 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 EBA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 154,001 miles

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)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 150,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 148,044 miles

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

steering lock showing fault

Fail 28 Oct 2014 148,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

steering lock showing fault

Pass 30 Oct 2013 131,015 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 113,680 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 89,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,152 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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SP57 EBA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SP57 EBA, 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 SP57 EBA registered?

SP57 EBA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is SP57 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP57 EBA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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