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YC07 ABV

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,050 mi
Last recorded119,050 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 ABV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 119,050 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 119,050 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 104,513 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 96,933 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 85,085 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,338 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 66,975 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,363 miles

BOTH rear tyres tread (INSIDE) starting to out of shape, tyre still has lots of tread

o/s front sill plastic jacking point missing and o/s sill plasic outer cover slightly damaged

rear pads approx 60% worn

Fail 12 Mar 2014 59,363 miles

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

BOTH rear tyres tread (INSIDE) starting to out of shape, tyre still has lots of tread

o/s front sill plastic jacking point missing and o/s sill plasic outer cover slightly damaged

rear pads approx 60% worn

Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,563 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,912 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,612 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,376 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight damage to o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

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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YC07 ABV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YC07 ABV, 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 YC07 ABV registered?

YC07 ABV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is YC07 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 ABV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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