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H15 BXY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,254 mi
Last recorded154,254 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 BXY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 154,254 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 150,244 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 140,182 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 133,168 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 129,103 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2019 129,103 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake discs slightly corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 128,001 miles

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2017 126,468 miles

engine and underbody panels fitted obscuring some components

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 30 Jul 2016 119,904 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

N/s/f tyre perishing

N/s/r tyre perishing

O/s/f tyre perishing

O/s/r tyre perishing

Oil level low 1.5 ltrs

Under trays fitted obscuring underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2016 119,904 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

N/s/f tyre perishing

N/s/r tyre perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f tyre perishing

O/s/r tyre perishing

Oil level low 1.5 ltrs

Under trays fitted obscuring underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2015 113,316 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 99,213 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 99,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 87,530 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 87,530 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,551 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,040 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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H15 BXY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H15 BXY, 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 H15 BXY registered?

H15 BXY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is H15 BXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H15 BXY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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