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DS07 YNL

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,913 mi
Last recorded119,913 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 YNL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 119,913 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 117,246 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 117,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 114,830 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 114,830 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 112,696 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 112,696 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 109,010 miles

brake hoses and pipes showing signs of wear

Fail 16 Feb 2022 109,010 miles

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

brake hoses and pipes showing signs of wear

Pass 1 Feb 2021 103,545 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 95,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 85,706 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 78,866 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 78,115 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 70,199 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,933 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2015 64,199 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2014 61,819 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 59,175 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 55,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,127 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 47,568 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 47,568 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 25,053 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,053 miles

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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DS07 YNL is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DS07 YNL, 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 DS07 YNL registered?

DS07 YNL is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 8 August 2007.

Is DS07 YNL safe to buy?

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