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SP57 MTU

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,782 mi
Last recorded234,782 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 MTU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 234,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 222,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2021 181,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 181,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 147,202 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 14 Oct 2020 146,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ns+os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 128,047 miles

Offside Front track rod end slight play

Offside Rear cv boot slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre tread close to limit

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 110,890 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 110,890 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 95,690 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 76,324 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,107 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 66,321 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 56,857 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 56,857 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 45,946 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 45,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 34,032 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,505 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 MTU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP57 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

SP57 MTU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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