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H23 TDN

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

257,497 mi
Last recorded257,497 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 TDN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 257,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 257,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 247,222 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 247,222 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 247,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 243,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 235,688 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 235,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 227,739 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 6 Aug 2020 220,608 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 220,608 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 214,505 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 214,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 199,869 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 179,974 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 160,471 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 160,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 137,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 113,520 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 113,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,557 miles

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

chips in screen

front discs lip

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 15 Aug 2013 89,557 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

chips in screen

front discs lip

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 3 Aug 2012

chips in screen

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,246 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,693 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 32,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,303 miles

exhaust emission output to low to be measured

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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H23 TDN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 H23 TDN, 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 H23 TDN registered?

H23 TDN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 6 July 2007.

Is H23 TDN safe to buy?

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