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YY07 EGX

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,757 mi
Last recorded134,757 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 EGX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 134,757 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear brake discs are scored / corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 117,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 117,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 101,127 miles

Although OSR hand brake passed test, it only records less than half the reading of the NSR and is very noisey

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 15 Mar 2016 83,270 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 83,270 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 80,324 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,324 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 76,610 miles

advise slight play nsf strut

Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,978 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,781 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,643 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,047 miles

Offside Front 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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YY07 EGX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black 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 YY07 EGX, 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 YY07 EGX registered?

YY07 EGX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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