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YF07 XRJ

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,508 mi
Last recorded116,508 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 XRJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 116,508 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 109,809 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 109,809 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 106,909 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 97,612 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 87,209 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 87,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle broken spring has cut tyre (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 82,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 78,080 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 78,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,608 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,058 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 65,094 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,700 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 60,700 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,055 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,312 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,966 miles

Low reading from emmisions no print out.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 39,966 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Low reading from emmisions no print out.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,701 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 33,701 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,775 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,015 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 21,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YF07 XRJ 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 70.8%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

YF07 XRJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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