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AU07 YSL

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

224,774 mi
Last recorded224,774 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 YSL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 224,774 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 215,602 miles

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

n/s headlight brackets broken

Fail 12 May 2023 215,601 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted incorrect brake pads fitted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s headlight brackets broken

Pass 13 May 2022 199,736 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 183,743 miles
Fail 3 May 2021 183,743 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 181,235 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 181,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 173,270 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 157,197 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 135,312 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 116,309 miles

Multiple under trays fitted, obscuring view of some components

Parking brake efficiency 16%

Fail 27 Apr 2017 116,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Multiple under trays fitted, obscuring view of some components

Parking brake efficiency 16%

Pass 13 Apr 2016 109,589 miles

Exhaust deteriorated (flexi)

Parking brake efficiency 16%

Rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 13 Apr 2016 109,585 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust deteriorated (flexi)

Rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 30 Apr 2015 103,151 miles

Nearside rear wheel to drive shaft has signs of grease but not affecting any testable items

Pass 25 Apr 2014 97,396 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 88,113 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2013 88,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 79,339 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs worn.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2011 72,514 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 65,255 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 65,203 miles

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

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

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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AU07 YSL 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 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 AU07 YSL, 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 AU07 YSL registered?

AU07 YSL is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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