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BN07 JYE

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,680 mi
Last recorded149,680 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 JYE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 149,680 miles

slight handbrake travel

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 142,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 142,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 136,590 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 127,259 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 126,384 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 126,378 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 122,042 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2018 112,216 miles

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

Nearside Front body sill cover poor fit

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 14 Aug 2017 101,843 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear uneven and nail in tread

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 90,799 miles

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2015 79,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,176 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,952 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,612 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,994 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,562 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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BN07 JYE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN07 JYE, 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 BN07 JYE registered?

BN07 JYE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is BN07 JYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 JYE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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