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WG57 BWN

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,157 mi
Last recorded181,157 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 BWN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 181,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 174,189 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 168,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 159,851 miles

Headlamp cleaning device not working

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

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 28 Sep 2020 159,851 miles

Headlamp cleaning device not working

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Oct 2019 145,580 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 141,344 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 126,125 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 117,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 102,934 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge and slightly stepped

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 10 Nov 2014 88,578 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,902 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,962 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 56,366 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,366 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,500 miles

stonechip nsf screen

Fail 29 Oct 2010 46,035 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

stonechip nsf screen

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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WG57 BWN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WG57 BWN, 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 WG57 BWN registered?

WG57 BWN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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