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FY07 XHX

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

258,640 mi
Last recorded258,640 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 XHX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 258,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 257,074 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 254,836 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 254,830 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 237,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 222,179 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass deteriorating

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror glass deteriorating

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 222,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door mirror glass deteriorating

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror glass deteriorating

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 205,358 miles

o/s front brake plate weak

Fail 12 Aug 2019 205,358 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s front brake plate weak

Pass 9 Aug 2018 185,899 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 167,745 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 155,638 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 146,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 146,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 135,569 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 123,146 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 123,146 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2012 103,899 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 84,508 miles

rear pads low

Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,959 miles

front pads low

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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FY07 XHX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY07 XHX, 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 FY07 XHX registered?

FY07 XHX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 2007.

Is FY07 XHX safe to buy?

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