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HK56 YTR

2007 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,012 mi
Last recorded165,012 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 YTR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 165,012 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt + slightly play in a balljoint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner) (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (Inner & outer) (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 165,012 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt + slightly play in a balljoint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner) (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (Inner & outer) (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 157,983 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 157,983 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 148,389 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 133,613 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 133,611 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 118,190 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 98,298 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 98,295 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 73,580 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 73,580 miles

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

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

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 YTR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

HK56 YTR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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The MOT history for HK56 YTR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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