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YA07 RNO

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

207,844 mi
Last recorded207,844 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 207,844 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 207,844 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 190,496 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 172,089 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2024 172,089 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2023 150,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 137,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge & worn 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses perished & NSR splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 137,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge & worn 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses perished & NSR splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 131,689 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 123,226 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake effort only just met required effort

Pass 28 Nov 2018 114,851 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 108,624 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 100,020 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 91,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 73,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to test

Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,620 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,834 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 53,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,395 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 47,395 miles

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

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 RNO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RNO, 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 RNO registered?

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

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