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YE07 PDV

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

203,844 mi
Last recorded203,844 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 PDV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 203,844 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 203,647 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 193,848 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 183,144 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 183,144 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 178,703 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 172,495 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 159,335 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 159,179 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 140,794 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 140,526 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 129,312 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 91,706 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,069 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,498 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,492 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 50,492 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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YE07 PDV 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 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YE07 PDV, 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 YE07 PDV registered?

YE07 PDV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 2007.

Is YE07 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE07 PDV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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