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YB07 UKH

2007 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

324,425 mi
Last recorded324,425 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 UKH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 324,425 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 324,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 302,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 302,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 260,015 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 259,985 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 213,902 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 344,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 161,325 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 161,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 151,566 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 151,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 137,284 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 116,065 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 115,898 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,040 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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YB07 UKH is a 2007 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YB07 UKH, 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 YB07 UKH registered?

YB07 UKH is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is YB07 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB07 UKH shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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