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FH57 TDZ

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,832 mi
Last recorded106,832 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 TDZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 106,832 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 106,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 97,067 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 95,508 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 95,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 90,521 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 84,821 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 80,529 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 74,156 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 67,652 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 67,652 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,987 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,923 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 59,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 55,099 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 49,795 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component From steering rack input shaft (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 49,795 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component From steering rack input shaft (2.3.3b)

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

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

both front wipers smeer slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2014 45,346 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 45,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,069 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,627 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 27,923 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Dec 2010 22,728 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 22,728 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 22,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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FH57 TDZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FH57 TDZ, 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 FH57 TDZ registered?

FH57 TDZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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