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DC07 BHZ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,916 mi
Last recorded191,916 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC07 BHZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 191,916 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 189,196 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 189,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 177,537 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 160,632 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 152,446 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 148,735 miles

front discs lipped and worn

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear discs rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2013 148,735 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs lipped and worn

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear discs rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2013 148,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 140,202 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear seat belt stalk plastic cover insecure

offside front jack pad missing

offside front wiper blade smears slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2012 140,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear seat belt stalk plastic cover insecure

offside front jack pad missing

offside front wiper blade smears slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2011 127,765 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread at 2mm

Damage in zones A & B of screen

Nearside rear seat belt stalk outer plastic broken but still funtions

Offside front plastic jacking block missing

Plastic floor pan & sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 114,900 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 110,019 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 110,018 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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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DC07 BHZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC07 BHZ, 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 DC07 BHZ registered?

DC07 BHZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 2007.

Is DC07 BHZ safe to buy?

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