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HY07 JJE

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,555 mi
Last recorded183,555 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 JJE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 183,555 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 183,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 169,322 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 160,596 miles

Coolant leak signs of a coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 160,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak signs of a coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 152,062 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jun 2019 141,177 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall and tread is near the wearbands

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 141,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall and tread is near the wearbands

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 131,603 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Oil leak ()

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 124,145 miles

Emissions not detected

Rear Diff slight oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2017 124,143 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)

Emissions not detected

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

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

Rear Diff slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2016 114,909 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 112,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 94,258 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 94,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 105,402 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,851 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 81,320 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,733 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,933 miles

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

Noise from bell housing area

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

Probe missing from exhaust

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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HY07 JJE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black 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 HY07 JJE, 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 HY07 JJE registered?

HY07 JJE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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