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SW56 HBU

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,069 mi
Last recorded95,069 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 HBU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 95,069 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre damaged

Nearside Rear tyre damaged

Offside Rear tyre damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2018 94,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre damaged

Nearside Rear tyre damaged

Offside Rear tyre damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2016 80,002 miles

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

both front tyres perished damaged

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 80,002 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres perished damaged

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 69,844 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,467 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,648 miles

tyre runflat light on

Fail 2 Sep 2013 60,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre runflat light on

Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,549 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 54,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 49,110 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 49,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,422 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,116 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall but cannot see cords

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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SW56 HBU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SW56 HBU, 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 SW56 HBU registered?

SW56 HBU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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