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DY07 XMT

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,365 mi
Last recorded132,365 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 XMT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 132,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

magnet stuck to windscreen in swept area but not considered to be obscuring drivers view

Fail 16 Feb 2018 132,364 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak of exhaust gases (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

magnet stuck to windscreen in swept area but not considered to be obscuring drivers view

Pass 9 Feb 2017 126,947 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 126,946 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 111,964 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)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 111,960 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 94,140 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,098 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 76,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 76,824 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 68,800 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,788 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,438 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits

Fail 16 Mar 2010 53,172 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits

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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DY07 XMT is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DY07 XMT, 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 DY07 XMT registered?

DY07 XMT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is DY07 XMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY07 XMT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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