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CP57 HHW

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 HHW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

GENERAL CORROSION

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 214,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 214,740 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush in hub (void bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 198,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play upper arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle front diff seal leaking

Fail 22 Dec 2021 198,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play upper arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle front diff seal leaking

unable to check bottom ball joints correctly due to play in steering

Pass 8 Jan 2021 179,471 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rear pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 147,626 miles

brake fault light on (front wear lead needs replacing)

Fail 7 Jun 2019 147,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

brake fault light on (front wear lead needs replacing)

Pass 7 Jun 2018 124,735 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 124,735 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 86,871 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 85,428 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 75,984 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2014 56,413 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,334 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 31,701 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,894 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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CP57 HHW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP57 HHW, 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 CP57 HHW registered?

CP57 HHW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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