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VO57 WMY

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,142 mi
Last recorded159,142 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 WMY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 159,142 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 147,975 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 143,651 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 143,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 138,452 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 130,514 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 130,513 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 121,546 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 121,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 112,395 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 101,445 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,303 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and injuries no cords seen at time of test

Fail 24 Aug 2016 95,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and injuries no cords seen at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,454 miles

Front tyres minor injuries and cuts

Rear tyres minor injuries and cuts

no smoke detected at time of emmisions test

Pass 9 Sep 2014 78,842 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 71,226 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,429 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,950 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,136 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,946 miles

cut in tread of o/s/f tyre but ok at time of test

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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VO57 WMY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO57 WMY, 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

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What year was VO57 WMY registered?

VO57 WMY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is VO57 WMY safe to buy?

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