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VX57 TFN

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,975 mi
Last recorded175,975 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 TFN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 175,975 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (Rack seal) (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rearmost arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Chipped) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 174,865 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 174,865 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 171,392 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 165,979 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 165,979 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 161,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 161,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 149,749 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 139,165 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 2 Nov 2017 131,357 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 119,903 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 119,903 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 108,457 miles

metered smoke reading to low too register

Fail 5 Nov 2015 108,457 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

metered smoke reading to low too register

Pass 20 Nov 2014 95,909 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 95,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 85,199 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 85,199 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,973 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 68,972 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,294 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,059 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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VX57 TFN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VX57 TFN, 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 VX57 TFN registered?

VX57 TFN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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