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EY07 HWV

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,028 mi
Last recorded149,028 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY07 HWV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 149,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamps have mist

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 146,602 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 139,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 129,423 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 123,282 miles

plastic shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight brake judder under light braking (slight fluctuation on RBT from front brakes)

Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,152 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,344 miles

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 106,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges close to 1.6mm

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 99,146 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 90,230 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,653 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,976 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 62,911 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 51,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,725 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 43,329 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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EY07 HWV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EY07 HWV, 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 EY07 HWV registered?

EY07 HWV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2007.

Is EY07 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY07 HWV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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