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SP57 MVJ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,788 mi
Last recorded145,788 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 145,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 145,787 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front N/S and O/S of bumper loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front headlamp not fully secure

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp not fully secure

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 143,577 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2025 143,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2024 133,486 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 124,405 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 124,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2022 116,731 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner and outer facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 113,162 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner facings worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing close to wear limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 113,158 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Angel eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tread (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner facings worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing close to wear limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 105,890 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 101,066 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 94,334 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 87,772 miles

Front nearside and offside brake discs corroded

Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroded

middle seat belt buckle inoperative

Fail 25 May 2017 87,772 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 78,922 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 78,922 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure Wiper arm broken (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,175 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged but not showing cords.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 58,033 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,947 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,172 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 40,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 40,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,439 miles

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

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 MVJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

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

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