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Y7 SHM

2023 BMW 520

Black Electric diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,294 mi
Last recorded100,294 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 SHM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 100,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 93,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 84,693 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 76,543 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,813 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 58,998 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 47,405 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 47,405 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 36,279 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 26,506 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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Y7 SHM is a 2023 BMW 520 in Black. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y7 SHM, 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 3 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y7 SHM registered?

Y7 SHM is a 2023 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2023.

Is Y7 SHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 SHM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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