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SY07 ZYU

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

269,712 mi
Last recorded269,712 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 ZYU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 269,712 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 269,561 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 151,227 miles

Offside Front brake disc back plate loose

exhaust centre pipe heat shield loose

Fail 1 Jun 2022 151,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake disc back plate loose

exhaust centre pipe heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jun 2021 143,128 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 141,515 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 141,501 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 136,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 136,111 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 129,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 129,631 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 121,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 101,688 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 101,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 84,293 miles

hand brake efficiency low =19%

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2014 66,687 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,657 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear non obligatory fog lamp not working

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2013 48,443 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear non obligatory fog lamp not working

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,520 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,209 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,187 miles

neerside and offside rear tyres have less tread on inner edge than rest of tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2011 23,171 miles

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

neerside and offside rear tyres have less tread on inner edge than rest of tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2010 15,188 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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SY07 ZYU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY07 ZYU, 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 SY07 ZYU registered?

SY07 ZYU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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