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HV57 UNR

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,077 mi
Last recorded107,077 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 UNR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 107,077 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 103,064 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 103,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 103,026 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 100,346 miles

reversing lights not working

Fail 27 Apr 2021 100,307 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

reversing lights not working

Pass 1 May 2019 96,019 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Fail 1 May 2019 96,019 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 4 May 2018 90,728 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front both tyres inner shoulders wearing

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 May 2018 90,722 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing catch (5.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front both tyres inner shoulders wearing

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2017 87,307 miles

advisory brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nail nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2016 82,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nail nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,484 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 75,475 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,364 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,512 miles

near side front jacking block missing

Fail 29 Apr 2013 63,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side front jacking block missing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,881 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,037 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,310 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 34,310 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,057 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 31,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 UNR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HV57 UNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV57 UNR registered?

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

Is HV57 UNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV57 UNR shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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