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YF07 YDU

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,674 mi
Last recorded130,674 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2014 130,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 130,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 109,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 101,093 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 95,354 miles

Nearside head lamp does not operate from height adjuster inside car.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in both rear lower suspension arm,outer ball joints.

Power steering system seem slightly stiffer and heavier than normal but does not effect driveabilty.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 95,354 miles

Nearside head lamp does not operate from height adjuster inside car.

Play in both rear lower suspension arm,outer ball joints.

Power steering system seem slightly stiffer and heavier than normal but does not effect driveabilty.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,361 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 68,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YDU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YDU, 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 YDU registered?

YF07 YDU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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