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YF07 ZCA

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,155 mi
Last recorded213,155 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 213,155 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 210,622 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 210,575 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 208,990 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 208,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 205,086 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 184,130 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 184,093 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 169,253 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 151,308 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 150,973 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 129,615 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 111,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,006 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,732 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,350 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,350 miles

Low tyre pressure monitor system light on.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,496 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 54,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,047 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 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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What year was YF07 ZCA registered?

YF07 ZCA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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