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HY07 HNM

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,533 mi
Last recorded232,533 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 HNM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 232,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

wear sensor wire on O/S/R wheel rubbing in the shock absorber

Fail 16 Feb 2021 232,533 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective flap can not be open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

wear sensor wire on O/S/R wheel rubbing in the shock absorber

Fail 12 Feb 2021 232,231 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 213,520 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2019 193,250 miles

front flexi has slight exhaust blow

Pass 9 Feb 2018 173,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 173,849 miles

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

Engine undertray loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 150,725 miles

off side rear tyre very low inner edge close to showing cords 225/50/17

Pass 15 Feb 2016 170,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 152,616 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 135,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

Pass 20 Feb 2013 121,098 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 121,092 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 109,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2011 97,427 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 84,125 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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HY07 HNM is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY07 HNM, 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 HY07 HNM registered?

HY07 HNM is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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