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HN57 UKC

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,860 mi
Last recorded217,860 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 217,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 205,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 205,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 193,246 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 193,246 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 192,089 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 181,228 miles

Front wiper linkage worn (still working ok)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake down on efficiency

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 173,985 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 144,339 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 144,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Nov 2014 122,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

TRANSMISSION IS COATED IN OIL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 113,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 101,741 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 101,648 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 88,770 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 74,701 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 UKC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

HN57 UKC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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