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YC07 AUY

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,058 mi
Last recorded154,058 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 154,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 154,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 140,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 129,308 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Apr 2019 119,744 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 119,709 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,509 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,728 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,439 miles

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,254 miles

slight oil leak on rear axle[diff unit]

zero emissions

Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,739 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 52,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,398 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear discs showing signs of heavy wear

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,140 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,018 miles

alloys scuffs/ns sill damage//nsr arch damage///osf scuffs

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 AUY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YC07 AUY, 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 YC07 AUY registered?

YC07 AUY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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