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HJ57 OCN

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,022 mi
Last recorded110,022 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 OCN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 110,022 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 85,455 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 99,521 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 99,520 miles

Road wheel fixing missing one wheel stud missing off each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 84,723 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 84,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 87,608 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,731 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2013 84,107 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,486 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,217 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 141,012 miles

n/s/f inner track rod joint has a slight play

n/s/r tyre has a cut to the tread but not deep enough to reach to the ply & cords

o/s/r tyre has a cut to the tread but not deep enough to reach to the ply & cords

Pass 13 Oct 2010 121,763 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 121,763 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,725 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 72,052 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 72,052 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,136 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 54,136 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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HJ57 OCN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ57 OCN, 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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HJ57 OCN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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