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YH07 ZWT

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,003 mi
Last recorded144,003 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 ZWT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 144,003 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

wear in handbrake lever ratchet but not yet excessive

Pass 24 Nov 2015 129,343 miles

front discs ridged

Pass 28 Nov 2014 119,781 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 119,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 97,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,910 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2012 66,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,475 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,455 miles

rear tyres wearing low in places

Fail 13 Jul 2010 44,455 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front disc brakes starting to wear thin

rear tyres wearing low in places

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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YH07 ZWT is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH07 ZWT, 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 YH07 ZWT registered?

YH07 ZWT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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