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YG07 HXR

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,075 mi
Last recorded222,075 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 HXR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 222,075 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 205,182 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 205,182 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 187,417 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres inner sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 168,264 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 153,043 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 153,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 135,474 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 115,718 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 107,821 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 106,998 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 106,998 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing all four wheels x1 (4.2.A.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Jun 2015 96,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracks

o/s/r tyre inner shoulder scrubbed

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,786 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracks

o/s/r tyre inner shoulder scrubbed

Pass 14 Jun 2014 86,790 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 86,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

emissions to low to register

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,296 miles

All 4 tyres have cuts in rim protectors built into tyre still all ok

Emissions to low to record on tester PASS

Pass 9 Apr 2011 55,364 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,483 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 34,278 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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 HXR 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 71.4%.

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 YG07 HXR, 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 YG07 HXR registered?

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

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