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YA07 CBV

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,810 mi
Last recorded163,810 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 CBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 163,810 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 163,810 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2018 153,966 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 140,512 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 140,512 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 126,375 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges and has minor damage to outer sidewall

Rear tyres worn to 2/3mm centre tread

Pass 6 May 2015 108,163 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2014 87,218 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 65,843 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,951 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,570 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 32,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,547 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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YA07 CBV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA07 CBV, 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 YA07 CBV registered?

YA07 CBV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is YA07 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA07 CBV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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