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YH07 ZXT

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

219,038 mi
Last recorded219,038 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 219,038 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 206,241 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Nearside Rear rim damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2019 182,327 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 165,964 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 160,846 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Jacking block missing

Offside Front Tyre has damage on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake efficiency just met - (20%)

Rear parking brake requires attention

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 160,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Jacking block missing

Offside Front Tyre has damage on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake efficiency just met - (20%)

Rear parking brake requires attention

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 153,885 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake would benefit from further attention

Rear Handbrake has just passed the efficency

Pass 16 Jun 2015 143,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 136,427 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 108,913 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 90,423 miles

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

offside front tyre bold inner edge

offside front tyre worn to (2mm)

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,972 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear suspention arm bush bonding slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

underbody plastics fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 27 Mar 2010 56,486 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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YH07 ZXT is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YH07 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

YH07 ZXT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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