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WP07 YHR

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,009 mi
Last recorded147,009 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP07 YHR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 147,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 143,184 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 141,212 miles

Under vehicle and brake pipes starting to corrode. Slight play in odd xrop link rear indicators slightly discoulered

Fail 16 Jun 2021 141,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under vehicle and brake pipes starting to corrode. Slight play in odd xrop link rear indicators slightly discoulered

Pass 9 Dec 2019 140,828 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 140,828 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 132,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively veh specific (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively veh specific (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

whistling noise from engine

Pass 8 Nov 2017 124,392 miles

Nearside Rear Inner taillight inop

Fail 6 Nov 2017 124,273 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner taillight inop

Pass 22 Jun 2016 112,777 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 108,461 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Fail 19 Jun 2015 108,461 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres on limit

rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2014 102,562 miles

the brake warning light is staying on.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,839 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 89,838 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 80,924 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,550 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing bald on both inner and outer edges.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,673 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 62,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,473 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)

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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WP07 YHR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WP07 YHR, 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 WP07 YHR registered?

WP07 YHR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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