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YF56 WGP

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,091 mi
Last recorded154,091 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 WGP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 154,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 154,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 138,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 127,790 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 127,790 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 118,172 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 108,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 103,288 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 103,288 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,674 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 85,860 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 76,346 miles

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

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

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

Outer sill, lower vehicle and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,983 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2011 69,977 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 62,093 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 62,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YF56 WGP is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF56 WGP, 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 YF56 WGP registered?

YF56 WGP is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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