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HT07 JWC

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

152,611 mi
Last recorded152,611 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 152,611 miles

front pads low / gearbox noisy / front and rear brake squeal / rear wishbone front bushes split /rear tyre tread low

service light on

Fail 4 Sep 2017 152,611 miles

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

front pads low / gearbox noisy / front and rear brake squeal / rear wishbone front bushes split /rear tyre tread low

service light on

Pass 30 Aug 2016 147,320 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2016 147,320 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2015 139,407 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2015 139,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tytre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 131,728 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 131,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 122,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 122,811 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 115,988 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 115,969 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,753 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 80,262 miles

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

discs very poor

Fail 20 Jul 2010 80,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

discsa very poor

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 JWC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 JWC, 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 JWC registered?

HT07 JWC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 17 August 2007.

Is HT07 JWC safe to buy?

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