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BX07 EJY

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,776 mi
Last recorded128,776 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 EJY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 128,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyre edges worn

Fail 24 Nov 2016 128,757 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyre edges worn

Pass 26 Nov 2015 121,942 miles

Front both sides wearing on edges

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2015 121,942 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front both sides wearing on edges

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 110,335 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 99,047 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 90,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,249 miles

full underbody covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2011 87,249 miles

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

full underbody covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 79,529 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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BX07 EJY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BX07 EJY, 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 BX07 EJY registered?

BX07 EJY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 23 August 2007.

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