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YH07 ZYN

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,027 mi
Last recorded188,027 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 ZYN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 188,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 160,695 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 160,695 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 126,954 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,044 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 98,041 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 87,885 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn heavy on outter edge and nearside front tyre starting to wear on outter edge

Fail 19 May 2015 87,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn heavy on outter edge and nearside front tyre starting to wear on outter edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 85,507 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,046 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,815 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,462 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,311 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 ZYN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZYN, 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 ZYN registered?

YH07 ZYN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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