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YG07 FLR

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,881 mi
Last recorded128,881 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 FLR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 128,881 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 126,598 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing left and right (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing left and right (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 124,045 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 115,028 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked, no effect on light

Fail 16 Jun 2021 115,026 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked, no effect on light

Pass 28 Jul 2020 110,066 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 101,945 miles

advise front discs and pads and back plates loose

Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,994 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,535 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 88,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,813 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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,826 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,741 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,969 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,551 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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YG07 FLR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YG07 FLR, 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 YG07 FLR registered?

YG07 FLR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is YG07 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG07 FLR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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