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FH56 OSW

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

229,871 mi
Last recorded229,871 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 OSW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 229,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 225,732 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 225,731 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Damaged.... brake lining dislodged ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 214,720 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 213,075 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 205,793 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 194,450 miles

Dampness around rear differential

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear anti-roll bars corroded

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear parking brake effort low

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2016 185,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

movement o/s steering arm

rear brake hoses age cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2015 179,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

rear number plate deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2015 179,970 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

rear number plate deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 175,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on edges and have some deep cuts

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Dec 2014 174,992 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

stone chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

sills covered

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on edges and have some deep cuts

Pass 9 Dec 2013 163,546 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear no.plate poor

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2013 163,546 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear no.plate poor

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2012 150,088 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 149,980 miles

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

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

Nearside front pad wire dangling !

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 139,025 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 135,651 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 109,855 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 109,834 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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FH56 OSW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FH56 OSW, 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 FH56 OSW registered?

FH56 OSW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 February 2007.

Is FH56 OSW safe to buy?

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