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WV57 EYZ

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

185,104 mi
Last recorded185,104 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 EYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 185,104 miles

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

engine cover and under trays

steering wheel light on at dash

Fail 30 Jul 2026 184,916 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays

steering wheel light on at dash

Pass 14 Aug 2025 171,800 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

steering lock light comes on at dash

Fail 14 Aug 2025 171,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

steering lock light comes on at dash

Pass 12 Jul 2024 158,412 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 156,566 miles

REAR PADS WORN

REAR TYRES WORN

Pass 17 Aug 2022 154,524 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 152,180 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 150,181 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 147,276 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 141,348 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 132,593 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 123,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 112,410 miles

Both rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2014 102,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 91,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre waering inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,315 miles

to clean to diesel test

Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,599 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,135 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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WV57 EYZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WV57 EYZ, 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 WV57 EYZ registered?

WV57 EYZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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The MOT history for WV57 EYZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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