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YB07 URA

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,683 mi
Last recorded177,683 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 URA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 177,683 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 169,136 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 160,023 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 151,119 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 147,470 miles

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

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 21 Jan 2020 141,193 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 133,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 126,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall slightly damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 119,289 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 113,154 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 106,120 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 94,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2013 94,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,693 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 75,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,156 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 URA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YB07 URA, 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 YB07 URA registered?

YB07 URA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2007.

Is YB07 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB07 URA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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