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YF07 ZBO

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,070 mi
Last recorded242,070 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 242,070 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 241,807 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 213,645 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 213,199 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 204,603 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 204,632 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 135,919 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on display cant check pads resticded axcess look okay

Pass 15 Jun 2011 114,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

diesel emissions to low to for a reading to be gained

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut slightly no cords visuable

underside of vehicle not fullychecked due to plastic undertrays

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZBO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZBO, 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 YF07 ZBO registered?

YF07 ZBO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 June 2007.

Is YF07 ZBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF07 ZBO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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