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HV57 LFD

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,665 mi
Last recorded134,665 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 LFD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 134,665 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 133,212 miles

exhaust gas passed clean

Fail 2 Nov 2018 133,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust gas passed clean

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 129,440 miles

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

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

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

no exhaust gas reading

Pass 11 Nov 2016 126,844 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 124,974 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 118,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 29 May 2013 113,915 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 113,915 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012
Pass 14 Sep 2010 94,473 miles

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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HV57 LFD is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HV57 LFD, 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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HV57 LFD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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