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AP07 YME

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,048 mi
Last recorded145,048 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 YME
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 145,048 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 141,231 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))

exhaust ratterling

surface corrosion rear subframe mounts, rear crossmember

Fail 5 Jul 2025 141,231 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

exhaust ratterling

surface corrosion rear subframe mounts, rear crossmember

Pass 5 Jul 2024 138,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 134,666 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 131,369 miles

front brake discs worn

surface corrosion rear subframe and mounts,rear crossmember,rear floor

Fail 6 Jul 2022 131,369 miles

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

surface corrosion rear subframe and mounts,rear crossmember,rear floor

Pass 6 Jul 2021 129,846 miles

surface corrosion rear crossmember and mountings

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 128,438 miles

Front brake discs worn

surface corrosion rear subframe mounts,rearcrossmember

Pass 28 Jun 2019 122,631 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,rear crossmember

Pass 29 Jun 2018 114,465 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 107,607 miles

surface corrosion rear crossmember,rear subframe mounts

Pass 14 Jun 2016 102,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,636 miles

1>slight chip on a windscreen2>front brake pads wearing thin

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,445 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,630 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,242 miles

not full test of fuel/brake systems as covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,633 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 39,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,114 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP07 YME is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AP07 YME, 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 AP07 YME registered?

AP07 YME is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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