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AF07 YUU

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,464 mi
Last recorded192,464 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 YUU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 192,464 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 184,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 177,660 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 177,660 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 169,155 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 169,155 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 162,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 162,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 154,135 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 143,873 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise changing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 134,409 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 134,407 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 125,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 113,883 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 107,269 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,956 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,442 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AF07 YUU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF07 YUU, 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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AF07 YUU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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