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YC07 BLF

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,657 mi
Last recorded178,657 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 178,657 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 171,432 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 167,202 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged ***outer casing missing*** (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***on 1.6mm*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 138,306 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 129,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 122,002 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 121,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 91,844 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,630 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 84,630 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 75,398 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 63,426 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 51,762 miles

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

brake pad warning indicator on, but all brake pads in good order.

vehicle has under body & sill covers.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,193 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 20,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 20,411 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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YC07 BLF 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 BLF, 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 BLF registered?

YC07 BLF is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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