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SC56 UYY

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

221,776 mi
Last recorded221,776 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 UYY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 221,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

undertray insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2025 221,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

undertray insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2024 193,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 169,898 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 145,161 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 145,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear upper arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 129,248 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 129,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 117,658 miles

Both n/s/r and o/s/r outer cv boots deteriorated slightly.

N/S/F Brake disc back plate corroded.

Fail 26 Nov 2020 117,658 miles

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

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

Both n/s/r and o/s/r outer cv boots deteriorated slightly.

N/S/F Brake disc back plate corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 114,382 miles

Both rear outer cv gaitors slightly deteriorated.

N/S/F Drop link dust boot deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 108,935 miles

Nearside Front ANTI-ROLL LINK UPPER DUST COVER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Pass 28 Nov 2017 103,742 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 103,604 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 92,170 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,567 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 76,337 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,538 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 15 Nov 2013 67,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 30 Nov 2012 62,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear brake pads seem slightly low

front brakes very slightly juddering

handbrake travel slightly long

note emissions to clean to get a print out

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,027 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 45,024 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 33,719 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 33,716 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 25,172 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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SC56 UYY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver 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 SC56 UYY, 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 SC56 UYY registered?

SC56 UYY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 16 February 2007.

Is SC56 UYY safe to buy?

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