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HT07 HCV

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

123,065 mi
Last recorded123,065 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT07 HCV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 123,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2025 122,009 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe & suspension components corroded rear slight

Pass 25 May 2024 122,002 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 25 May 2024 122,002 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2023 121,073 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake weak

slight oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 27 May 2022 118,001 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 29 May 2021 113,168 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit , advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake travel slightly high

Pass 30 May 2020 107,404 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,316 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 86,053 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,314 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 68,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,091 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,466 miles

front brake pads very low

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,310 miles

front and rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,595 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,163 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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 HCV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HT07 HCV, 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 HCV registered?

HT07 HCV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 6 August 2007.

Is HT07 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT07 HCV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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