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HG57 VKU

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,136 mi
Last recorded123,136 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 VKU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 123,136 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 123,134 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 119,306 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 112,794 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 106,580 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 100,478 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 87,450 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,391 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

emm to clean to read

Pass 3 Dec 2011 59,321 miles

emmision to clean to read

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,132 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 50,132 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)

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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HG57 VKU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HG57 VKU, 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 HG57 VKU registered?

HG57 VKU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is HG57 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG57 VKU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG57 VKU have outstanding finance?

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