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HJ57 XZC

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,845 mi
Last recorded98,845 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 XZC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay under trays fitted obscuring some underside components (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Nov 2020 98,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay under trays fitted obscuring some underside components (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 92,237 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2018 86,223 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 82,135 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,486 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,026 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

items removed from driver's view prior to test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,855 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low from inner and outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,646 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XZC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HJ57 XZC, 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 HJ57 XZC registered?

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

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The MOT history for HJ57 XZC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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