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EF07 ZYZ

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

278,932 mi
Last recorded278,932 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 ZYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 278,932 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 252,039 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 225,326 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 225,149 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 196,021 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 196,011 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

long hand brake travel

Pass 12 Jun 2013 162,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 11 Jun 2013 162,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Remove o/s/f seatbelt pad to inspect fully

Toll tag in screen not affecting driver's view

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 135,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 11 Jun 2012 135,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f tyre has cut on tread line close to cords

n/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall not to cords

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 20 May 2011 109,673 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

both nearside tyres have cuts in the tread

front brake discs worn and lipped

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2010 85,047 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 84,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

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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EF07 ZYZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EF07 ZYZ, 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 EF07 ZYZ registered?

EF07 ZYZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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