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EJ07 ZYU

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

197,324 mi
Last recorded197,324 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 ZYU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 197,324 miles

Offside Front ABS wire is rubbing on brake flexi hose

temporary horn switch fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2023 197,321 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front ABS wire is rubbing on brake flexi hose

Pass 22 Feb 2022 191,865 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 188,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 26 Feb 2021 188,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 3 Feb 2020 185,229 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 180,860 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 176,457 miles

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

Nearside windscreen cracked

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 164,125 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 156,797 miles

Windscreen cracked but not affecting the view of the road

Pass 10 Feb 2015 148,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 143,209 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 125,614 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 112,328 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 96,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 83,537 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 83,535 miles

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

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

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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EJ07 ZYU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ07 ZYU, 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 EJ07 ZYU registered?

EJ07 ZYU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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The MOT history for EJ07 ZYU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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