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YF07 TMV

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,075 mi
Last recorded212,075 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 TMV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 212,075 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre tread and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and undrtrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2023 202,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wish bone front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wish bone front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 184,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 184,613 miles

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 170,367 miles

Engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 170,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil on minimum

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 160,244 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2020 160,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm through to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 155,280 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 155,255 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.5 reading 1.28 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 151,488 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 151,488 miles

Central Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 146,532 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 146,532 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 139,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2015 133,049 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 132,769 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 122,859 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) slightly damaged (2.3.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 105,938 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 105,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 88,841 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 88,417 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 70,620 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,750 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 65,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YF07 TMV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF07 TMV, 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 YF07 TMV registered?

YF07 TMV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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