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YF07 XRV

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,252 mi
Last recorded91,252 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 91,252 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 87,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 84,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 81,149 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 76,804 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 76,779 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 72,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 68,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,165 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 58,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2018 58,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,668 miles

Front exhaust section - clamp deteriorating.

Rear tyres 2.5 mm

Fail 7 Aug 2017 56,668 miles

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

Front exhaust section - clamp deteriorating.

Rear tyres 2.5 mm

Pass 11 Aug 2016 52,973 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Exhaust front pipe clamp deteriating.

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front pipe clamp deteriating.

Offside front tyre perishing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 49,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front pipe clamp deteriating.

Offside front tyre perishing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,794 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,839 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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YF07 XRV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YF07 XRV, 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 YF07 XRV registered?

YF07 XRV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 June 2007.

Is YF07 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF07 XRV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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