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FH07 HWZ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

222,652 mi
Last recorded222,652 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 222,652 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 211,667 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 192,121 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR - OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 192,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR - OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 191,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 184,059 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 184,031 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 177,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has flat spots.

Fail 30 May 2018 177,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has flat spots.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 169,816 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 169,816 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 156,054 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 144,448 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 133,634 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 133,634 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 124,069 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 117,511 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 110,893 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 99,984 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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FH07 HWZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HWZ, 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 HWZ registered?

FH07 HWZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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