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YF07 ZFG

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

143,593 mi
Last recorded143,593 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 ZFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 143,593 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 143,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 139,109 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 135,890 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 134,440 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone-chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 131,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 127,107 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 123,335 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 118,955 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 107,906 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 92,829 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 82,512 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 76,227 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,955 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 66,955 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 57,427 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 47,931 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emmissions past - reading too low to register

Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions too low to record a reading - emissions past.

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 ZFG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFG, 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 ZFG registered?

YF07 ZFG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 12 June 2007.

Is YF07 ZFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF07 ZFG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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