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SP57 MVA

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,268 mi
Last recorded184,268 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 184,268 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 178,330 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 163,962 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 143,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 128,058 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 128,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 113,092 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,112 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge and is close to showing cords

Offside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge and is close to showing cords

Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,711 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 82,711 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 113,077 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 65,512 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,329 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,509 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,665 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

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 MVA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MVA, 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 MVA registered?

SP57 MVA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is SP57 MVA safe to buy?

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