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YF07 ZXA

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,551 mi
Last recorded215,551 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 215,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 196,368 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 196,368 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 175,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slightly worn on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 175,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slightly worn on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 158,674 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 158,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 155,305 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cover undertray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 149,340 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 149,334 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 134,636 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 134,631 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 20 Jun 2015 113,332 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 113,318 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 102,102 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 102,102 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 87,916 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,974 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 72,708 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 59,303 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 ZXA 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 60%.

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 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

YF07 ZXA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 June 2007.

Is YF07 ZXA safe to buy?

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