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YA07 CLN

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,277 mi
Last recorded123,277 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 123,277 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 123,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 118,374 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 117,938 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,919 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 107,067 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 4 out of 26 in high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres 3-4mm

both rear lower suspension arm forward bushes deteriorated - no movement

reverse lights not working

Fail 17 Nov 2020 105,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 4 out of 26 in high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres 3-4mm

both rear lower suspension arm forward bushes deteriorated - no movement

reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Nov 2019 100,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3-4mm

Nearside Rear brake hose starting to deteriorate

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 4 out of 26 in high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both rear lower arm forward bushes deteriorated - no movement

Pass 13 Nov 2018 93,617 miles

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear lower arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2018 93,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear lower arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2017 88,923 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r preventing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2017 88,922 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r preventing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2016 83,602 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

slight vibration/rattle noise from rear exhaust silencer - possible internal fault

Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,180 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 79,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,646 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 69,767 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 62,903 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 44,057 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,433 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 CLN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CLN, 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 CLN registered?

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

Is YA07 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA07 CLN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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