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YB07 ZXS

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,440 mi
Last recorded210,440 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 ZXS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 210,440 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 202,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 186,382 miles

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

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2018 174,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 161,079 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 148,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and worn bothedges (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs lippedand slightly corroded

item removed from view prior to test

Pass 22 Jun 2015 134,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 125,300 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 115,877 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 115,877 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 88,862 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front No. plate de laminating

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,671 miles

Front reg plate discoloured

Front wipers smearing

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 60,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front reg plate discoloured

Front wipers smearing

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,592 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 44,592 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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YB07 ZXS is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YB07 ZXS, 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 YB07 ZXS registered?

YB07 ZXS is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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