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HT07 BKL

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,985 mi
Last recorded141,985 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT07 BKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 141,985 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 141,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 135,695 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lights flashing more than 120 per min

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked ()

Nearside Rear Number plate light incorrect colour

Offside Front Brake backing plate insecured

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 135,676 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lights flashing more than 120 per min

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked ()

Nearside Rear Number plate light incorrect colour

Offside Front Brake backing plate insecured

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 128,453 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Hazard warning lamps flashing more tham 120 per min

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring incorrectly mounted on lower cup

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 122,748 miles

Both registration plate lamps blue

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading. No printout produced

Fail 14 Jul 2020 122,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both registration plate lamps blue

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading. No printout produced

Pass 26 Jul 2019 118,436 miles

Nearside Front coil spring looks incorrectly seated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

emissions test passed low for print

Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring looks to be not seated correctly but, not affecting steering or control of the vehicle

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

registration lamps blue

Fail 31 Jul 2018 112,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring looks to be not seated correctly but, not affecting steering or control of the vehicle

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

n/s and hazard lights flashing irregular but, no more than 120 times a minute

registration lamps blue

Pass 4 Aug 2017 98,798 miles

Hazard warning lamps flash/pulse

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

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

Rear parking brake low effort

the vehicle passed the emissions test • No print out was produced due to low emissions.

Fail 4 Aug 2017 98,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and low tread also cut in side wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and low tread (4.1.D.1b)

Hazard warning lamps flash/pulse

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

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

Rear parking brake low effort

the vehicle passed the emissions test • No print out was produced due to low emissions.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 81,434 miles

The vehicle passed the emissions test · No print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 70,255 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,247 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,464 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,681 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,263 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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HT07 BKL is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HT07 BKL, 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 HT07 BKL registered?

HT07 BKL is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 2007.

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