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YJ07 ARV

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,388 mi
Last recorded137,388 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 137,388 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view FEW SLIGHT STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S & O/S ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 137,388 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view FEW SLIGHT STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S & O/S ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 124,228 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 124,218 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 112,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 106,334 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 106,333 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 104,296 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 104,296 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 103,745 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,936 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 101,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,637 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 97,145 miles

emissions tested no reading detected

Pass 25 May 2016 92,985 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,121 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge 225/40/18

Fail 11 Jul 2014 78,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,162 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,826 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 65,826 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,334 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,353 miles

damage wheel rims.

inner front brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,978 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)

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 ARV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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