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VA57 HWW

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,445 mi
Last recorded140,445 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 HWW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 140,445 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 9 Mar 2016 117,752 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register .....

n/s/f tyre on limit .........

Fail 5 Mar 2016 117,450 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust emissions too clean to register .....

n/s/f tyre on limit .........

Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 94,880 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,860 miles

both front tyres worn uneven on inner 1/4

Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,542 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,379 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,917 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 32,915 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,915 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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VA57 HWW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VA57 HWW, 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 VA57 HWW registered?

VA57 HWW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is VA57 HWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA57 HWW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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