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YE07 EJJ

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,347 mi
Last recorded133,347 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 133,347 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 133,343 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 125,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 125,805 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 118,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak by front clamp pipe looks cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe swelling (1.1.11 (c))

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

seven pin trailer socket not working

Fail 26 Oct 2023 118,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak by front clamp pipe looks cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe swelling (1.1.11 (c))

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

seven pin trailer socket not working

Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 111,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 103,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 98,527 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

nearside reverse lamp not working

offside front brake hose bracket loose

Fail 27 Aug 2020 98,506 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside reverse lamp not working

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

offside front brake hose bracket loose

Pass 7 Sep 2019 95,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake effort minimum requirements only just met

Pass 6 Sep 2018 91,985 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly detetiorated

both rear brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

parking brake low effort

Fail 5 Sep 2018 91,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly detetiorated

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both rear brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

parking brake low effort

Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,693 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,116 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,129 miles

metered smoke test result too low to produce printout

Fail 14 Oct 2015 73,127 miles

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

metered smoke test result too low to produce printout

Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,236 miles

metered smoke test result too low to produce printout

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metered smoke test result too low to produce printout

Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 39,920 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 33,204 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,204 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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YE07 EJJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJJ, 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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YE07 EJJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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