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VU57 VRK

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,093 mi
Last recorded157,093 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 157,093 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 157,069 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 144,380 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 144,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim, 2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2022 139,311 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 139,298 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Pass 14 Jul 2021 131,642 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 119,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very small leak of exhaust gasses from actuator at turbo. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire disconnected from brake pad.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 119,864 miles

Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange to Turbo. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire disconnected from brake pad.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 112,839 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 103,430 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear punctured

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear punctured

Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,119 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 80,119 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,314 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,649 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,631 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 34,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,702 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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VU57 VRK is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VRK, 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 VU57 VRK registered?

VU57 VRK is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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