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CV57 HVS

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,461 mi
Last recorded78,461 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 HVS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 78,461 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 74,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 66,186 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 66,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,973 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 56,552 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,343 miles

emissions so clean wont pickup reading

Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,390 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 49,601 miles

emissions so clean wont pick up reading

Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,971 miles

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

emissions so clean wont pick up reading

Fail 10 Aug 2017 44,963 miles

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

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

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

emissions so clean wont pick up reading

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,363 miles

emissions so clean wont pick up reading

Pass 26 Aug 2015 37,455 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,060 miles

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

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

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

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

no emission reading engine to clean

Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,883 miles

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

Offside Front 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 24 Aug 2011 16,062 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 12,470 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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CV57 HVS is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 CV57 HVS, 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 CV57 HVS registered?

CV57 HVS is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is CV57 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV57 HVS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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