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FX07 YXF

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,391 mi
Last recorded140,391 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 YXF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 140,391 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 130,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 130,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 125,677 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 125,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 119,124 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn outer tread

Pass 9 Oct 2019 113,812 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 106,767 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 100,395 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 100,391 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,277 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,613 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 72,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 65,051 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,801 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,878 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,531 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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FX07 YXF is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FX07 YXF, 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 FX07 YXF registered?

FX07 YXF is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is FX07 YXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX07 YXF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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