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HN57 ZJU

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

201,056 mi
Last recorded201,056 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 201,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged NOT likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 191,413 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 180,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 170,125 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 165,964 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 161,165 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 156,122 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

engine coverd plastic tray

Pass 20 Feb 2018 142,586 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 142,586 miles

Emissions not tested due to lack of oil in engine (7.4.B.1)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 125,754 miles

Oil leak ()

brakepad light on

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 110,143 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2015 102,565 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 102,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 89,680 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 79,236 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 70,097 miles

stone chip in sceen out side zone A

Pass 19 Nov 2010 48,502 miles

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 ZJU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ZJU, 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 ZJU registered?

HN57 ZJU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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