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BX07 HUZ

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

154,642 mi
Last recorded154,642 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 HUZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 154,642 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 154,642 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 149,148 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 143,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 138,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 138,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 132,370 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Fail 18 May 2022 132,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 19 May 2021 125,310 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 125,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2020 118,030 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 116,253 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 112,167 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 112,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,199 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,191 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 100,191 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 98,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 98,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,016 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight distortion on off side front tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2014 77,598 miles

Nearside Front 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

slight distortion on off side front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No emmisions report, Zero emitter

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 56,717 miles

Nearside front tyre worn, 2mm, limit 1.6mm, worn inner edge, check alignment also.

Offside front tyre worn, 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,246 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,238 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 30,456 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,456 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 HUZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HUZ, 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 HUZ registered?

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

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