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HN57 OBT

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

217,412 mi
Last recorded217,412 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 OBT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 217,412 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 325,078 miles

advise slight play in sterring joints advise rear wishbone bushes worn

advise under tray missing

Pass 24 Apr 2018 312,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Apr 2018 312,527 miles

Emissions not tested oil level low (7.4.B.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2017 293,650 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 177,550 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2015 167,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2015 167,845 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 167,837 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 154,004 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 154,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 150,984 miles

oil leak on rear axle.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 150,854 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

oil leak on rear axle.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 105,207 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside.

Pass 10 May 2011 88,129 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 74,111 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 58,873 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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HN57 OBT is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HN57 OBT, 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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HN57 OBT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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