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VU57 VMO

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,892 mi
Last recorded160,892 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 VMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 160,892 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 155,817 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 149,496 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 147,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2022 142,642 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 137,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 137,949 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 134,863 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 128,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 128,861 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 118,311 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 118,310 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 99,192 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 99,192 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 89,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2014 77,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 77,608 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 67,335 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 55,113 miles

rear fog lamps work but n/s on dim when side lights on and o/s is off

Fail 1 Feb 2012 55,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear fog lamps work but n/s on dim when side lights on and o/s is off

Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,447 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 41,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,325 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 39,325 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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VU57 VMO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VU57 VMO, 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 VU57 VMO registered?

VU57 VMO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is VU57 VMO safe to buy?

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