CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY07 YCP

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,109 mi
Last recorded138,109 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 YCP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 138,109 miles

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

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

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Fail 31 Jan 2025 138,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 12 Feb 2024 135,184 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2023 132,963 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 129,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi also stretched and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Bump stop for shock absorber missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing - 225/50/17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low - 225/50/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing - 225/50/17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM remaining - 225/50/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 129,530 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items mounted to window screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi also stretched and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Bump stop for shock absorber missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing - 225/50/17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low - 225/50/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing - 225/50/17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM remaining - 225/50/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Red steering wheel lock, light illuminated

Pass 22 Mar 2021 120,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lense (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front headlight unit brackets broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 120,236 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lense (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front headlight unit brackets broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 114,698 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 114,317 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Oil level low.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 104,452 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 104,452 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken *advise not to be driven as spring insecure and cause damage* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 94,507 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 94,507 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,117 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,714 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 56,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,677 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,185 miles

Both front tyres cracking along tread, not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,136 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,562 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 38,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY07 YCP is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY07 YCP, 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

How do I check the history of AY07 YCP?

You can check the full history of AY07 YCP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY07 YCP registered?

AY07 YCP is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2007.

Is AY07 YCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY07 YCP shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY07 YCP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY07 YCP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.