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YF07 WJY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,607 mi
Last recorded151,607 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 WJY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 151,607 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 146,641 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 146,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 140,607 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Damage on offside wing

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2018 140,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Damage on offside wing

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 130,525 miles

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2017 130,524 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 124,160 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 115,479 miles

Both rear CV gaiters deteriorated

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

Pass 30 May 2014 107,606 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 107,606 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 96,769 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 78,394 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 78,394 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 55,933 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 55,931 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 43,936 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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YF07 WJY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF07 WJY, 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 YF07 WJY registered?

YF07 WJY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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