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WK57 FNC

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,128 mi
Last recorded159,128 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 FNC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 159,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 149,046 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2024 142,564 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 132,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 132,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 123,474 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 123,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 111,701 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 102,527 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 94,163 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 86,223 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 86,223 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,444 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 77,632 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

under panels fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 72,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 3000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 3000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 68,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,156 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,421 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Possable noise from engine?

Fail 19 Feb 2013 56,421 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Possable noise from engine?

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,104 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 52,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2011 51,923 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,923 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 33,872 miles

Low emitter of diesel emissions

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)

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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WK57 FNC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK57 FNC, 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 WK57 FNC registered?

WK57 FNC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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