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WK07 HRA

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,577 mi
Last recorded201,577 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK07 HRA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 201,577 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

parking brake would benefit from an adjustment to nearside

Pass 20 Jul 2021 196,135 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 196,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 191,326 miles

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

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

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

engine crankshaft pulley off centre

Fail 9 Jul 2020 191,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine crankshaft pulley off centre

Pass 12 Jul 2019 180,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 166,034 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 165,808 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear fog lamps interacting with reverse lights

Pass 17 Jul 2017 149,787 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 135,809 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 120,485 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 120,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

25% of centre rear brake lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

body damage

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges worn low

nearside front outer lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2014 109,009 miles

Rear brake pads worn to 3mm thick

front brake pads worn to 3mm thick

Fail 25 Jul 2014 108,998 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake pads worn to 3mm thick

front brake pads worn to 3mm thick

Pass 18 Jul 2013 98,671 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,726 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust front heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,181 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 48,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,246 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,562 miles

child seats fitted to all rear seat belts not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

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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WK07 HRA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WK07 HRA, 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 WK07 HRA registered?

WK07 HRA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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