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YC07 VMY

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,692 mi
Last recorded159,692 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 VMY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 159,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2024 144,418 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 131,974 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 123,981 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,216 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 111,973 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 106,127 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 106,125 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,641 miles

Various covers fitted.

Fail 4 Apr 2018 100,641 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Various covers fitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 86,357 miles

Undertrays fitted

Engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 86,357 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,421 miles

Front NO PLATE HAS CRACK ON IT

UNDER TRAYS FITTED HIDING COMPONENTS

Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,476 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 47,476 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,240 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,072 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 VMY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

YC07 VMY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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