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YP07 FJF

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

265,503 mi
Last recorded265,503 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP07 FJF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 265,503 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 260,316 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 260,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 1 May 2024 254,422 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 246,810 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 237,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 224,453 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 212,002 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 202,041 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 192,419 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 192,415 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 184,500 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 184,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2016 169,721 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 161,478 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 152,622 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on the inside edge

both rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 145,513 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 137,259 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 201,923 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 117,497 miles

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

under engine panel fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2010 117,497 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

under engine panel fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 117,438 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 117,438 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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YP07 FJF is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YP07 FJF, 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 YP07 FJF registered?

YP07 FJF is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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The MOT history for YP07 FJF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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