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YE07 BXC

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,958 mi
Last recorded222,958 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 BXC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 222,958 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 210,807 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 201,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 194,015 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Nov 2020 186,252 miles

De-Cat pipe in boot, Cat fitted At Time Of Test & Passed Emissions Test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 186,245 miles

Offside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 173,417 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 173,280 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))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 156,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 156,279 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 147,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 147,304 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 135,909 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 129,561 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 129,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 125,013 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 111,385 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 103,013 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,812 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,384 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 71,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YE07 BXC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YE07 BXC, 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 YE07 BXC registered?

YE07 BXC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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