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YA07 BJE

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,504 mi
Last recorded169,504 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 BJE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 169,504 miles

A undertray fitted on.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 157,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2023 141,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt retract mechanism slow

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 122,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 112,110 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 110,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cuts in side wall

Fail 31 Jan 2020 110,386 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 104,496 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 95,213 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 85,980 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 85,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,873 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,599 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emittor

Fail 26 Feb 2015 58,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emittor

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,389 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 37,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 37,397 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,655 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,888 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2010 17,154 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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YA07 BJE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA07 BJE, 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 YA07 BJE registered?

YA07 BJE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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