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FD07 YGZ

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,473 mi
Last recorded151,473 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 YGZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 151,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2025 139,412 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 137,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear sections corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides pale (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning L.E.D's out in high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r pad wear wire broken and n/s/f wire insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2024 137,071 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear sections corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides pale (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning L.E.D's out in high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r pad wear wire broken and n/s/f wire insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2023 134,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 128,851 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 123,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 121,697 miles

Front brake disks worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s bonnet latch not holding

Fail 25 Mar 2020 121,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s bonnet latch not holding

Front brake disks worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 117,836 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 113,782 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing.

Offside Rear tyre cracking to tread.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 113,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing.

Offside Rear tyre cracking to tread.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 109,391 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,358 miles

All brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Mar 2015 98,070 miles

front discs badly corroded and lipped

rear arm bushes split

Fail 18 Mar 2015 98,068 miles

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

front discs badly corroded and lipped

rear arm bushes split

rear tyres worn badly bald on inner edges close to cords

Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,091 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 91,091 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 80,524 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 70,258 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,295 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 60,295 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges and perished

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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FD07 YGZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FD07 YGZ, 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 FD07 YGZ registered?

FD07 YGZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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