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VO57 XAL

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

170,684 mi
Last recorded170,684 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 170,684 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 158,756 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 148,156 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 136,695 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 131,441 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 128,642 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield rattle

Pass 18 Nov 2019 125,385 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 116,044 miles

Central Front Lower part of front windscreen has chip

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear windows are quite tinted but not affecting view of the road

engine covers & under rays fitted , some fuel lines & brake pipes covered

Fail 20 Jul 2018 115,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front down pipe flexy worn

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

lamba sensor wire insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2017 109,714 miles

exhaust heat sheild poor & exhaust rattle at front

Fail 12 Jul 2017 109,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat sheild poor & exhaust rattle at front

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2016 103,631 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 103,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 93,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,573 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,757 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 64,091 miles

both front tyres worn on extreme inner edges

rear brake pads worn close to wear indicators

tracking required

Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,557 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,623 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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VO57 XAL is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XAL, 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 XAL registered?

VO57 XAL is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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