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YE07 EYZ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

195,143 mi
Last recorded195,143 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 EYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 195,143 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are on the legal limit now!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 185,340 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2024 176,042 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 176,034 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 170,579 miles

both headlight aim on limit

Pass 18 Jul 2022 163,656 miles

both front tyres low on outer edge- slight cracks

both headlight image on limit

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

h/b lever poor

Pass 15 Jul 2021 159,398 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2020 155,351 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 142,347 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 127,652 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 114,190 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 102,495 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 102,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 96,179 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,318 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,665 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,663 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 83,804 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,988 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)

Offside Front 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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YE07 EYZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YE07 EYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE07 EYZ registered?

YE07 EYZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 4 May 2007.

Is YE07 EYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE07 EYZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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