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HN57 PWX

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,661 mi
Last recorded187,661 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 187,661 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 187,661 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 183,114 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 181,982 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 175,093 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 175,089 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil leak but cant see due due to under tray (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 264,624 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 157,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 150,493 miles

h/brake effort on limit n/s weak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 145,030 miles

slight wear in o/s s/rack inner joint.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 139,393 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 139,393 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 121,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2011 102,794 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,425 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 PWX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 HN57 PWX, 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 PWX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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