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YF56 YXR

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,755 mi
Last recorded132,755 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 YXR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 132,755 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 123,478 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 119,088 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 114,163 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 108,438 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 104,315 miles

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines .

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbones front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 98,056 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 92,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 87,055 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 80,810 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 74,309 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 62,115 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,758 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,604 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 40,462 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 33,840 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 33,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YXR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YF56 YXR, 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 YF56 YXR registered?

YF56 YXR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 January 2007.

Is YF56 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 YXR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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