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BX07 HUO

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,968 mi
Last recorded186,968 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 HUO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 186,968 miles

Body damage to rear nearside rear

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 186,968 miles

Body damage to rear nearside rear

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 176,227 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

general body damage

Pass 23 Aug 2022 160,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

general body damage

Pass 29 Jan 2021 146,427 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Nearside body damage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 29 Jan 2021 146,427 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside body damage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 26 Jul 2019 130,761 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

body damage to nearside

Pass 31 Jul 2018 120,831 miles

Nearside Rear damage to rear and light lens

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both brake hoses deteriated

Fail 30 Jul 2018 120,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear damage to rear and light lens

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both brake hoses deteriated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 105,501 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 96,402 miles

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

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 9 Jun 2016 96,402 miles

Headlamp insecure LIGHT UNIT INSECURE (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 9 Jun 2015 89,517 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,517 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 80,722 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 69,052 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2013 69,052 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 59,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 59,251 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,453 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,011 miles

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

offside front tyre outer wall has a very slight bulge.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,915 miles

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

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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BX07 HUO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BX07 HUO, 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 BX07 HUO registered?

BX07 HUO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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