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HN07 LWZ

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

191,054 mi
Last recorded191,054 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN07 LWZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 191,054 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 176,006 miles

Front under body tray fitted and sides skirts covered fitted sills

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 169,419 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2024 169,419 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2023 164,292 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2022 160,030 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2021 155,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer CV Gaitor seeping grease

Suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2019 151,466 miles

Offside Rear Outer Cv gaitor seeping grease

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2019 151,462 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cv gaitor seeping grease

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2018 147,438 miles

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

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 143,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2017 143,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2016 138,913 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

O/s/r outer cv gaitor slightly porous

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 134,127 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 127,274 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 119,838 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 119,838 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 113,817 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 113,806 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 108,216 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 83,982 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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HN07 LWZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HN07 LWZ, 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 LWZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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