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YB56 ERY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,742 mi
Last recorded161,742 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 ERY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2025 161,742 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 144,601 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 130,078 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 116,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

diff corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2021 106,945 miles

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,658 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,713 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,553 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,094 miles

VEHICLE PASSED EMISSIONS TEST, NO PRINTOUT WAS PRODUCED DUE TO LOW EMISSIONS

Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,872 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,890 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,342 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 48,306 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,422 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,175 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,757 miles

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

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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YB56 ERY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YB56 ERY, 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 YB56 ERY registered?

YB56 ERY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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