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YE07 OZS

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,685 mi
Last recorded150,685 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 OZS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 150,685 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 147,674 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 141,399 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 138,441 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 135,522 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 132,905 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 128,601 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 125,451 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 125,451 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 122,377 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 117,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 112,453 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 108,044 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 108,043 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 30 Oct 2013 100,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 100,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Zero exhaust emissions detected in free acceleration test

Pass 26 Oct 2012 83,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 83,417 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 75,233 miles

underguards fitted

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)

emission too low too detect

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,169 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,279 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)

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 OZS is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OZS, 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 OZS registered?

YE07 OZS is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 8 May 2007.

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