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HJ57 XZT

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,527 mi
Last recorded182,527 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 182,527 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF REAR BUSH AND FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 161,702 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 139,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 139,526 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 117,871 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside washer jet poor

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 117,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside washer jet poor

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 101,037 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 92,629 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,550 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,324 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,308 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,583 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 47,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,995 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,900 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 26,169 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 20,711 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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HJ57 XZT is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XZT, 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 HJ57 XZT registered?

HJ57 XZT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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