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HN07 HHJ

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,735 mi
Last recorded164,735 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN07 HHJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 164,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 160,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre kerb damaged to outer sidewall

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 160,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre kerb damaged to outer sidewall

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 156,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to outer sidewall and signs of kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to outer sidewall and signs of kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 153,531 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 150,048 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 148,925 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod steering arm

Pass 17 Apr 2019 147,335 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 147,324 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 144,193 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 144,165 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 139,793 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES LOW 3MM ON EACH (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 139,791 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES LOW 3MM ON EACH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 132,127 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 132,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 123,956 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)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 100,081 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edges

No emmisions printout

Offside front tyre slight scuffing to outer edge

Small crack in offside rear wheel

Fail 14 Jun 2014 99,962 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

No emmissions printout

Offside front tyre slight scuffing to outer edge

Offside rear tyre uneven wear to inner edge

Small crack in offside rear wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2013 86,928 miles

AVISE O/S REAR WHEEL RIM HAS HAD A WELD REPAIR

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 86,903 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 75,085 miles

Nearside rear seat belts not fully checked due to childseat being fitted

Offside rear seat belts not fully checked due to childseat being fitte

Fail 18 Jun 2012 75,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear seat belts not fully checked due to childseat being fitted

Offside rear seat belts not fully checked due to childseat being fitte

Pass 17 May 2011 65,165 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,698 miles

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

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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HN07 HHJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HN07 HHJ, 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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HN07 HHJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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