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VA07 HMU

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,458 mi
Last recorded175,458 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 175,458 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 167,788 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 159,395 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 149,898 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 149,559 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 146,357 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 15 Jun 2021 146,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2020 141,167 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 141,080 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 133,195 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 123,526 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 113,491 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 100,922 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,780 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Jun 2012 89,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

O/S front tyre worn severely on inner and outer edge - Stepped around inner edge - URGENT REPLACEMENT REQUIRED

Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,380 miles

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,671 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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 HMU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VA07 HMU, 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 VA07 HMU registered?

VA07 HMU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is VA07 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA07 HMU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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