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WP57 CVM

2007 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

182,157 mi
Last recorded182,157 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 CVM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 182,157 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 165,831 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))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 165,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 7 Dec 2016 150,956 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

abs brake pipes bent at the pump

Fail 3 Dec 2016 150,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pump insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Brake pump retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

abs brake pipes bent at the pump

Pass 30 Jan 2016 139,081 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 135,059 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 122,898 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 122,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 122,694 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2012 122,694 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2010 98,062 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 98,007 miles

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

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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WP57 CVM is a 2007 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WP57 CVM, 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 WP57 CVM registered?

WP57 CVM is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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