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VO57 XKE

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

253,623 mi
Last recorded253,623 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 253,623 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 246,512 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 245,422 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 176,743 miles

Offside head light poor pattern

Fail 3 Feb 2021 230,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside head light poor pattern

Pass 31 Jan 2020 218,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 218,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 199,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 176,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 176,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 167,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres & offside front tyre have chunks out off outer walls

windscreen has crack in b zone

Pass 10 Feb 2016 160,648 miles

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

Nearside Front and nearside rear tyres have cuts on outer walls

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2015 148,513 miles

emissions to clean to register

sills covered

Fail 6 Feb 2015 148,512 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to register

o/s/f tyre close to ply

sills covered

Pass 3 Dec 2013 144,740 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 144,740 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 131,027 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 115,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 94,239 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 XKE 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 73.7%.

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 VO57 XKE, 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 VO57 XKE registered?

VO57 XKE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is VO57 XKE safe to buy?

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