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WR57 ZPY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

237,591 mi
Last recorded237,591 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 ZPY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 237,591 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 229,094 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 219,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 12 Apr 2016 209,416 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 200,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 189,502 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 180,702 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 172,763 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 172,748 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 155,819 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 149,319 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen although not obstructing drivers veiw of the road.

Fail 12 Nov 2010 149,318 miles

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

Front wipers smearing windscreen although not obstructing drivers veiw of the road.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear number plate partialy insecure, not likely to fall off

Unable to select park with gearshift lever.

Vehicle has a left hand drive headlight fitted to the nearside, Have adjusted beam so that there is NO kick up of the beam.

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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WR57 ZPY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WR57 ZPY, 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 WR57 ZPY registered?

WR57 ZPY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is WR57 ZPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR57 ZPY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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