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VK57 UDY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,267 mi
Last recorded162,267 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 UDY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 162,267 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 155,629 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 149,786 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 145,171 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 139,836 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 139,836 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 130,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 122,564 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 113,565 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 113,544 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 106,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 97,142 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 85,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 85,456 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,959 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 77,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

deep cuts evident o/s/r tyre

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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VK57 UDY 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 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 VK57 UDY, 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 VK57 UDY?

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What year was VK57 UDY registered?

VK57 UDY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is VK57 UDY safe to buy?

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