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YG07 RJJ

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,190 mi
Last recorded176,190 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 RJJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 176,190 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 176,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 170,466 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2024 170,466 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2023 167,279 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2023 167,279 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 159,582 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 149,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 149,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 133,781 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 133,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 121,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit - change now (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 121,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit - change now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,751 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,080 miles

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

Pass 15 May 2015 80,458 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear suspension arm front bushes debonding

Pass 18 Mar 2014 65,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 65,132 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,112 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,397 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,494 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,734 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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YG07 RJJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YG07 RJJ, 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 YG07 RJJ registered?

YG07 RJJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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