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FV07 HMU

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,871 mi
Last recorded145,871 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 HMU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 145,871 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 131,587 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 119,895 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 111,972 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH REAR OUTERS. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR LOWER ARMS, BUSHES PERISHED, SPLITTING AND ALMOST FULLY DETACHED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 111,918 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH REAR OUTERS. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR LOWER ARMS, BUSHES PERISHED, SPLITTING AND ALMOST FULLY DETACHED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 106,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 101,397 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 96,038 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 88,802 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 74,949 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,846 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 66,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,617 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 53,903 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2014 47,818 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 May 2013 41,647 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 41,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 36,406 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,674 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,026 miles

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

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

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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FV07 HMU 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 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV07 HMU, 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 FV07 HMU registered?

FV07 HMU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 2007.

Is FV07 HMU safe to buy?

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