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SW07 HFP

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

276,624 mi
Last recorded276,624 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 HFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 276,624 miles

Exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 249,066 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 223,648 miles

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Nearside Rear lense damaged

play at n/s/r suspension arm

Fail 20 May 2022 223,449 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2021 120,420 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 120,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 117,310 miles

Exhaust Flexi Slightly Corroded

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 107,120 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 107,112 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 98,317 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 98,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working fitted with LED bulbs (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,944 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 89,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,849 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,644 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,951 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,572 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,361 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 42,361 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 32,655 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SW07 HFP is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SW07 HFP, 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 SW07 HFP registered?

SW07 HFP is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 June 2007.

Is SW07 HFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW07 HFP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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