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WU57 XOR

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,814 mi
Last recorded146,814 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 XOR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 146,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 145,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

emissions too clean

undertray, engine bay

Pass 21 Feb 2020 142,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

emissions to clean, no reading visible

rear alloys are different design to front alloys, tyre size same all around

Pass 4 Dec 2018 130,157 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 122,007 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 114,440 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 113,358 miles

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2015 106,870 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 106,826 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 99,292 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 99,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 90,610 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 81,823 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 76,097 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 76,097 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 28 Aug 2010 67,164 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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WU57 XOR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WU57 XOR, 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

How do I check the history of WU57 XOR?

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What year was WU57 XOR registered?

WU57 XOR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is WU57 XOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU57 XOR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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