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HN57 WSX

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,331 mi
Last recorded178,331 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 178,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 178,327 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both need a polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 172,518 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 166,589 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 161,680 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 158,637 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 158,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 154,874 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 154,874 miles

Front Position lamp missing x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 150,262 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 141,616 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 136,854 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 128,377 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 128,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn bald out of primary tread pattern.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 120,073 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 105,577 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 93,824 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 93,824 miles

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

nsr cords startins to be exposed and wearing on inner edge excessively

Pass 8 Nov 2012 80,683 miles

Both front tyre treads peeling

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,305 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,232 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 WSX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN57 WSX registered?

HN57 WSX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2007.

Is HN57 WSX safe to buy?

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