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DV57 ZHM

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,110 mi
Last recorded193,110 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 ZHM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 193,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 189,613 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 179,417 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 165,823 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 148,078 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 129,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2015 117,078 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 117,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,582 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 103,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 87,634 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,187 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,751 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,949 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 36,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,000 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 33,983 miles

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

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

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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DV57 ZHM is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV57 ZHM, 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 DV57 ZHM registered?

DV57 ZHM is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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