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YJ07 ANS

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

189,807 mi
Last recorded189,807 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 ANS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 189,807 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 181,608 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 172,142 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2019 15,860 miles

Nearside Reverse light inop

Fail 26 Apr 2019 158,601 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Reverse light inop

Pass 10 Apr 2018 140,949 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 140,949 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 127,438 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 127,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 108,400 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 92,523 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,263 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 77,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2013 62,286 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 62,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 48,945 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2012 78,769 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,751 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 36,751 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 23,441 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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YJ07 ANS is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YJ07 ANS, 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 YJ07 ANS registered?

YJ07 ANS is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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