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DN56 ZHL

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

212,375 mi
Last recorded212,375 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 ZHL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 212,375 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 205,937 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 205,819 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 201,558 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 182,702 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 182,699 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 168,934 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 148,568 miles

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

offside/nearside front tyre worn on inner side

Pass 22 Apr 2017 134,421 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,442 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 108,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,173 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 60,173 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,777 miles

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

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

damage front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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DN56 ZHL is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DN56 ZHL, 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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DN56 ZHL is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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