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H18 YDM

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,342 mi
Last recorded153,342 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 YDM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 153,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear suspension bushings showing signs or slight wear

Fail 3 Apr 2025 153,337 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Centre prop UJ worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 139,975 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 135,433 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 121,650 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 111,905 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 111,901 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 101,270 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,202 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,644 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 73,288 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,022 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,036 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 57,462 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,022 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,775 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 44,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,287 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 30,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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H18 YDM is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black 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 H18 YDM, 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 H18 YDM registered?

H18 YDM is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 April 2007.

Is H18 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 YDM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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