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KB07 SYA

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,853 mi
Last recorded121,853 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB07 SYA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 121,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both edges cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 117,634 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 117,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 111,905 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 110,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 110,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 106,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 106,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 100,570 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 93,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 93,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 81,566 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,427 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,985 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,208 miles

Under trays Fitted Across Obscuring Underside Components

Pass 29 Mar 2015 51,601 miles

rear exhaust box noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,328 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,539 miles

Both rear tyres approaching legal limit on 2mm

Gearbox oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,942 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,721 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 13,165 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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KB07 SYA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KB07 SYA, 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 KB07 SYA registered?

KB07 SYA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 2 June 2007.

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