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YF07 XZN

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,262 mi
Last recorded147,262 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 147,262 miles

Central exhaust system repaired no leaks

Lower under tray obscuring components

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 147,202 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification anti roll bar bracket front bolt missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust system repaired no leaks

Lower under tray obscuring components

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 147,151 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 145,098 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 145,081 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 137,723 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 133,061 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 122,511 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 122,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 116,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 116,785 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 110,242 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 110,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 101,253 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 28 Oct 2015 92,400 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,067 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 21 Oct 2013 73,851 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,728 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,414 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 52,410 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 42,195 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 40,844 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres at 2-3mm tread depth

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 XZN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

YF07 XZN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 2007.

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