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YE07 FTJ

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

231,901 mi
Last recorded231,901 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 FTJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 231,901 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 197,838 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 188,011 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 171,577 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 147,058 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 130,810 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 124,592 miles

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

engine x under covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2018 124,592 miles

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

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

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

engine x under covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 118,283 miles

Front brake discs,inner faces becoming pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 109,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 109,315 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 104,015 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 104,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 96,774 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 96,774 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 91,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,895 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 86,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 86,054 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 84,719 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 84,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,699 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 FTJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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