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VA07 HLM

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,738 mi
Last recorded113,738 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 HLM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 113,738 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 113,735 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 106,652 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 106,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 95,607 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 84,520 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 73,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,955 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 67,955 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,587 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,055 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 52,632 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 37,685 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,153 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 29,920 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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VA07 HLM is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA07 HLM, 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 VA07 HLM registered?

VA07 HLM is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 13 June 2007.

Is VA07 HLM safe to buy?

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