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FH07 MWD

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

225,972 mi
Last recorded225,972 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 225,972 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 225,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 216,089 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 201,134 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 201,134 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 179,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF & NSF Disc's, beginning to lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF "inner" pad very close to minimum thickness/ NSF pad's wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Few cuts, not deep enough to reach ply or cord. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR & NSR pad's. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 179,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with yellow marker. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts marked with yellow marker. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts marked with yellow marker. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF & NSF Disc's, beginning to lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF "inner" pad very close to minimum thickness/ NSF pad's wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Few cuts, not deep enough to reach ply or cord. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR & NSR pad's. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 178,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with yellow marker. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts marked with yellow marker. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts marked with yellow marker. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF & NSF Disc's, beginning to lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF "inner" pad very close to minimum thickness/ NSF pad's wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Few cuts, not deep enough to reach ply or cord. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR & NSR pad's. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 164,186 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OSF & NSF Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front OSF & NSF Pad's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shocker has slight play no adverse affect on shocker

Offside Front Bulb blown

Oil leak, but not excessive NSR Diff/ Drive shaft seal (weeping) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays covering various areas of underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2018 164,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in various areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in various areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OSF & NSF Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front OSF & NSF Pad's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shocker has slight play no adverse affect on shocker

Offside Front Bulb blown

Oil leak, but not excessive NSR Diff/ Drive shaft seal (weeping) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays covering various areas of underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2017 150,499 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on the inside egde

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on the inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 150,496 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on the inside egde

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on the inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 138,282 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 129,885 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 113,517 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 101,374 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 74,842 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,853 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 MWD 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 68.4%.

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 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 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

FH07 MWD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 3 July 2007.

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