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YJ07 ABT

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,568 mi
Last recorded159,568 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 ABT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 159,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 150,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 137,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 117,962 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 103,012 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 76,597 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,058 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,945 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,605 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 32,226 miles

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

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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YJ07 ABT is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YJ07 ABT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ07 ABT registered?

YJ07 ABT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is YJ07 ABT safe to buy?

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