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ST07 UJY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,649 mi
Last recorded155,649 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST07 UJY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 155,649 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 154,791 miles

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

plastic sills under tray

Pass 14 Mar 2022 150,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 146,171 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 139,081 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 125,403 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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))

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 112,309 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,854 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 97,854 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 90,727 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 90,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 80,260 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 80,260 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 71,482 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 88,274 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 68,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,360 miles

osf and nsr tyres wearing very close to legal limit-attention

wipers not great,b/discs corroded slightly,osr wheel bearing bit rough in motion-investigate

Fail 10 Sep 2012 66,360 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

osf tyre wearing very close to leagal limt-and nsr tyre wearing very close to limit

wipers not great,b/discs corroded slightly,osr wheel bearing bit rough in motion-investigate

Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,101 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 54,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,571 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 42,337 miles

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

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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ST07 UJY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ST07 UJY, 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 ST07 UJY registered?

ST07 UJY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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