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SP57 FHA

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,398 mi
Last recorded195,398 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 FHA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 195,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 187,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 183,375 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 179,994 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 176,506 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 176,506 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 172,970 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 169,472 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 166,136 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 161,367 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 137,962 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 137,417 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 114,788 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,751 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,479 miles

front bumper grill damage affects also os f inner arch trim

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,479 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,341 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 62,325 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BRAKE TEST RESULTS READ AS FAILED BCAUSE THE TYRE CONDITION WAS NOT ADEQUATE TO SAFELY CARRY OUT A ROLLER BRAKE TEST (RISK OF DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT)

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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SP57 FHA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP57 FHA, 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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SP57 FHA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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