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HN57 XUX

2007 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,542 mi
Last recorded154,542 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 XUX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 154,542 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 154,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 148,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 143,327 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 136,765 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 126,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 126,894 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 111,612 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 111,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 153,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2011 131,957 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

os/f sill jacking pad missing.

Fail 17 Dec 2011 131,880 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

os/f sill jacking pad missing.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 106,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner and outer edges of o/side front tyre on 3mm rear tyres on 3mm

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 XUX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

HN57 XUX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is HN57 XUX safe to buy?

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