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HN07 YYT

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,488 mi
Last recorded188,488 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN07 YYT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 188,488 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 188,488 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 179,726 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 179,726 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 175,311 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 175,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 171,164 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 158,947 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 135,724 miles

rear diff oil leak

stone chip in screen

Pass 30 Oct 2012 109,338 miles

front pads look low(advise closer inspection)

nearside rear tyre down to 2mm,offside rear down to 2.5mm

rear diff oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,898 miles

Several minor chips on windscreen.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 57,167 miles

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

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

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

oil leak rear axle.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 57,167 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)

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

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

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

oil leak rear axle.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,566 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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HN07 YYT is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HN07 YYT, 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 HN07 YYT registered?

HN07 YYT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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