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TH56 JMH

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,524 mi
Last recorded101,524 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH56 JMH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 101,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged not effecting light output

Pass 22 Mar 2025 90,240 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 81,560 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 70,220 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 66,110 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 62,498 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 61,084 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 56,446 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,187 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,369 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,076 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,670 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,076 miles

o/s/front tyre outer and innet edges worn

Fail 24 Feb 2014 32,073 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/front tyre outer and innet edges worn

Pass 8 Feb 2013 26,836 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 26,833 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,851 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 18,430 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 13,575 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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TH56 JMH is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TH56 JMH, 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

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What year was TH56 JMH registered?

TH56 JMH is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 2 February 2007.

Is TH56 JMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for TH56 JMH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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