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FH07 HKY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,446 mi
Last recorded155,446 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 HKY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 155,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 149,927 miles

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

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 3 Aug 2023 142,822 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 142,822 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 137,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 129,764 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 129,764 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 122,496 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 115,588 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 107,851 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 107,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 97,185 miles

Advise changing both front tyres, the sidewalks have started to split badly.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 97,185 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise changing both front tyres, the sidewalks have started to split badly.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,234 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 84,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 84,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,864 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 59,211 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 59,211 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 50,168 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,039 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 31,039 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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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FH07 HKY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FH07 HKY, 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 FH07 HKY registered?

FH07 HKY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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