MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both headlamps slightly deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Tested in wet weather
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Covers + Shields Fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Handbrake Travel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with Yellow Chalk - 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Rear Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated (Marked with Yellow Chalk) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with Yellow Chalk - 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Diff has Slight Seepage
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Covers + Shields Fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Handbrake Travel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with Yellow Chalk - 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Rear Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated (Marked with Yellow Chalk) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with Yellow Chalk - 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Diff has Slight Seepage
Covers + Shields Fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower Suspension Arms Slightly Deteriorated (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering/Suspension Slightly Noisy, Requires Further Inspection
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Covers + Shields Fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower Suspension Arms Slightly Deteriorated (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering/Suspension Slightly Noisy, Requires Further Inspection
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
covers & shields fitted
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
covers & shields fitted
parking brake has little reserve travel
wipers smeary
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
washers jets weak
wipers smeary
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
covers & shields fitted
parking brake has little reserve travel
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions too clean to register on test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Low tyre pressure monitor system light on.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YF07 ZCA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 ZCA, 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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YF07 ZCA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 2007.
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