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SY07 ZZN

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,283 mi
Last recorded123,283 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 ZZN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 123,283 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 123,283 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 116,612 miles

slight exhaust leak from centre box

Pass 9 Mar 2022 109,003 miles

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

both offside and nearside rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2021 101,752 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 11 Mar 2020 98,398 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,085 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 89,334 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No print out was produced due to low emissions.

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 89,334 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No print out was produced due to low emissions.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,230 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,272 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,782 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 75,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,282 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 65,774 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 54,346 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,147 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)

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 ZZN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SY07 ZZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY07 ZZN registered?

SY07 ZZN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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The MOT history for SY07 ZZN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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