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ST57 OXZ

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,265 mi
Last recorded135,265 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 OXZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 135,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 126,905 miles

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

cracking to various rear bushes

Pass 15 Feb 2024 116,346 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 113,981 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 113,978 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 111,295 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to see some mot testable items

Pass 5 Feb 2021 107,429 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 104,045 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,715 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 93,893 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 83,705 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,616 miles

plastics on engine and under tray fitted not able to inspect some mot parts

Fail 5 Feb 2016 75,616 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault dash (4.1.D.4)

plastics on engine and under tray fitted not able to inspect some mot parts

Pass 29 Nov 2014 68,006 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 59,380 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,656 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 46,202 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 38,467 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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ST57 OXZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ST57 OXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST57 OXZ?

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What year was ST57 OXZ registered?

ST57 OXZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is ST57 OXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST57 OXZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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