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HK56 YTN

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,652 mi
Last recorded140,652 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 YTN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 140,652 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 84,709 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 84,709 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 75,718 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,718 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 48,281 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2011 45,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 34,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HK56 YTN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK56 YTN, 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

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What year was HK56 YTN registered?

HK56 YTN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 February 2007.

Is HK56 YTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK56 YTN shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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