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HV07 GYB

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,612 mi
Last recorded181,612 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 GYB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 181,612 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 172,494 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 162,134 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 152,863 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to register

Fail 26 Jan 2023 152,863 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to register

Pass 26 Nov 2021 144,106 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 134,764 miles

Offside Front Lower windscreen chip

Pass 3 Jan 2019 133,424 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 131,433 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 123,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 115,091 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,486 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 84,409 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,261 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,989 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,168 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW. UNABLE TO SEE DEPTH OF INNER PAD.

Front number plate damaged

O/s/r wing and bumper damaged

Rear pads possibly wearing slightly

Small damage to o/s mirror casing

Small dings on front inner rims

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,006 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 45,005 miles

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

front brake pads around 70%worn, nearing wear warning

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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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HV07 GYB is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HV07 GYB, 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 HV07 GYB registered?

HV07 GYB is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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