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HN57 PVV

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

217,093 mi
Last recorded217,093 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 PVV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 217,093 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 217,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Wiper smearing screen

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 212,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 212,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 201,408 miles

Both front shock absorber bump stops broken up

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 196,955 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 196,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 188,530 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 181,982 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 181,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 176,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 163,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 163,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake imbalanced

Pass 24 Feb 2018 146,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

engine and underside covers fitted

side sill protectors fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 126,194 miles

Front discs worn and corroded

Headlight lenses in poor condition

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Jan 2017 126,193 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front discs worn and corroded

Headlight lenses in poor condition

Minor exhaust blow from front pipe

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Jul 2015 103,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 103,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 91,758 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,303 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 79,270 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,474 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD AT INNER EDGES

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,023 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,156 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 43,156 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN AT THE INNER AND OUTER EDGES

THE O/S/F TYRE IS AT MINIMUM LEGAL STANDARDS.

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 PVV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PVV, 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 HN57 PVV registered?

HN57 PVV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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