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BN07 HZP

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

197,124 mi
Last recorded197,124 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 HZP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 197,124 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 193,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 190,868 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake wear indicator wire (4.11 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 189,114 miles

Vehicle fitted with full length under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2020 189,098 miles

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

Vehicle fitted with full length under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2019 183,523 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 183,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 180,420 miles

o/s/r cv boot - slight weep of grease

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 174,200 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 174,147 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 168,574 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smearing when operated

Fail 10 Apr 2015 165,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2015 165,788 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2014 161,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 148,330 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 126,099 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 108,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 98,090 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on shoulders

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm now

Fail 10 Mar 2010 98,090 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on shoulders

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm now

front brake discs very worn -attention recommended

front brake pads worn thin - attention recommended

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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BN07 HZP is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN07 HZP, 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 BN07 HZP registered?

BN07 HZP is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2007.

Is BN07 HZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 HZP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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