MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
279,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders worn low (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn smooth (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders worn low (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn smooth (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders worn low (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn smooth (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders worn low (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn smooth (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil level on min
rear axle slight oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA57 EKR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 VA57 EKR, 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 VA57 EKR registered?
VA57 EKR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 December 2007.
Is VA57 EKR safe to buy?
The MOT history for VA57 EKR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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