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Y555 MAF

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,814 mi
Last recorded194,814 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 MAF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 194,814 miles

Emissions smoke limit label damaged unable to read limit, default limits used.

Little reserve travel to handbrake.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE Tyre bald on inner shoulder, cords almost visable. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 194,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions smoke limit label damaged unable to read limit, default limits used.

Little reserve travel to handbrake.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE Tyre bald on inner shoulder, cords almost visable. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 178,993 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 178,993 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 168,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 150,812 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 150,810 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both rears (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 139,803 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 130,833 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 121,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 113,736 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 106,753 miles

Emissions (FAS) too low to detect, visual test only, PASSED.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 100,341 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,527 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,646 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 64,488 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 64,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y555 MAF is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y555 MAF, 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 Y555 MAF registered?

Y555 MAF is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is Y555 MAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y555 MAF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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