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HN57 TUA

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,530 mi
Last recorded174,530 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 TUA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 174,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 172,852 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 172,164 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 169,860 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 169,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 167,854 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 150,040 miles

Offside Rear wheel weld repair inner rim

rear tyres slightly stretched on rim

Fail 11 Sep 2019 149,871 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel weld repair inner rim

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tyres slightly stretched on rim

Pass 10 Mar 2018 137,629 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 137,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 120,774 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 112,721 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 105,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no smoke reading

Pass 20 Jan 2014 95,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake wear wire off

Fail 20 Jan 2014 95,009 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f brake wear wire off

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 83,593 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 68,982 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 54,490 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 TUA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TUA, 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 TUA registered?

HN57 TUA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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