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H7 ASJ

2021 BMW 520

Black Electric diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,019 mi
Last recorded43,019 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 ASJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 43,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

components not visible due to covers obscuring vision

Fail 2 Dec 2025 43,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

components not visible due to covers obscuring vision

Pass 20 Jun 2025 193,000 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 34,434 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 187,662 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2024 187,662 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 16,868 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 16,682 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 181,176 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 181,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 173,163 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 164,045 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 156,225 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 145,582 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 132,219 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 118,517 miles

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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H7 ASJ is a 2021 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,993cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H7 ASJ, 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 5 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was H7 ASJ registered?

H7 ASJ is a 2021 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2021.

Is H7 ASJ safe to buy?

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