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HK56 OYC

2007 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

322,222 mi
Last recorded322,222 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 OYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 322,222 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 322,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2025 311,573 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 311,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 300,786 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 288,021 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 288,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 274,786 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 274,786 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 262,121 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 262,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 250,786 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 250,786 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 237,021 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 237,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 221,100 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 221,100 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 208,123 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 208,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 192,158 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 177,620 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 154,803 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 131,524 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 131,243 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,578 miles

both front tyres cracking between treads

Pass 17 Jan 2012 90,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 70,715 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 70,715 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

n/s/f tyre dald on inside band. o/s/f tyre bald on outside band

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HK56 OYC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HK56 OYC, 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 HK56 OYC registered?

HK56 OYC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 January 2007.

Is HK56 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK56 OYC shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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