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HY07 SOA

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,955 mi
Last recorded229,955 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 SOA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 229,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 206,586 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 173,172 miles

Central Rear differential possibly leaking from a seal.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

screenwash providing limited fluid to the screen when switched on/off. not working when fully held on.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 173,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. 245/40/18 y RFT (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Rear differential possibly leaking from a seal.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

screenwash providing limited fluid to the screen when switched on/off. not working when fully held on.

Pass 11 May 2016 149,238 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 149,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 11 May 2015 143,702 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 May 2014 135,003 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2014 135,003 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 122,676 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 122,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 109,259 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 98,252 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 85,857 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 SOA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

HY07 SOA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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