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ST07 NHY

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,373 mi
Last recorded158,373 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST07 NHY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 158,373 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 153,969 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 148,188 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 141,616 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 135,334 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 135,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 127,570 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 122,420 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 118,400 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 118,395 miles

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 115,364 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak at gearbox area

Fail 14 May 2014 115,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak at gearbox area

Pass 20 May 2013 111,319 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2012 107,550 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 104,147 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 104,146 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2010 96,469 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)

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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ST07 NHY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ST07 NHY, 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

How do I check the history of ST07 NHY?

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What year was ST07 NHY registered?

ST07 NHY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 11 June 2007.

Is ST07 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST07 NHY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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