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HV57 SVE

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,432 mi
Last recorded123,432 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 123,432 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 119,110 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 119,082 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear (0.1 (d))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm nearside rear (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 116,419 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 112,849 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 108,784 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 108,737 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Crack bigger than 40mm within the swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,214 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 103,427 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 103,427 miles

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018 100,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play border line on free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 95,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre splits outer side wall

Offside registration light dim

both rear tyres getting low inner edge , no cords

Pass 18 Dec 2016 90,311 miles

Windscreen has a crack on [zone B].

Pass 19 Dec 2015 86,656 miles

Offside Front tyre damaged slightly on side wall

Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 7,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 76,666 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,158 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's slightly worn

Fail 5 Sep 2012 69,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,806 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,503 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 SVE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SVE, 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 HV57 SVE registered?

HV57 SVE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is HV57 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV57 SVE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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