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HK07 OPG

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,731 mi
Last recorded123,731 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 OPG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 123,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 123,730 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 119,463 miles

Both front anti roll 'd' mount bushes worn

Both front lower leading suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Clutch bearing noisy

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 119,463 miles

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

Both front anti roll 'd' mount bushes worn

Both front lower leading suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Clutch bearing noisy

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 115,767 miles

Both front anti roll 'd' mount bushes worn

Both front lower suspension leading arm bushes deteriorating

Clutch bearing noisy

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 112,065 miles

both front 'd' mount bushes wearing

both front lower leading arm bushes wearing

Fail 12 Aug 2020 112,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front 'd' mount bushes wearing

both front lower leading arm bushes wearing

Pass 28 Aug 2019 109,111 miles

Both front lower leading suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 109,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge 205/55R17 ROF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aeroblade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front lower leading suspension arm bushes deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 105,543 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 102,475 miles

wheel tracking recommended****

Fail 5 Aug 2017 102,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 runflat (4.1.E.1)

wheel tracking recommended****

Pass 6 Aug 2016 97,864 miles

front aero wipers splitting

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear hand brake weak

offside rear tyre worn close to wear markers 225/50/17 RFT

Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,800 miles

Rear wheel alignment strongly recommended

Fail 20 Aug 2015 92,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear wheel alignment strongly recommended

Pass 19 Aug 2014 88,088 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limits (2.2mm) 225/50R17 ROF Goodyear

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Aug 2013 84,721 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 81,512 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 77,956 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 75,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,379 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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HK07 OPG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HK07 OPG, 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 HK07 OPG registered?

HK07 OPG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 12 July 2007.

Is HK07 OPG safe to buy?

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