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YG07 PYW

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,789 mi
Last recorded202,789 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 202,789 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 10 May 2024 193,030 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 175,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 May 2023 175,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2022 159,103 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 149,546 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 141,387 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 8 Jun 2018 137,455 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Fail 1 Jun 2018 137,432 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 31 May 2017 132,151 miles

Advise under panels fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 May 2016 125,674 miles

advise under panels fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 May 2015 111,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

No exhaust emissions detected in free acceleration test

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

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

n/s/r tyre nailed (R)

Pass 31 May 2014 99,687 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 99,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 91,173 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 81,978 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,978 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 64,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,173 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 26 Mar 2010 48,173 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

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 PYW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey 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 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

YG07 PYW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YG07 PYW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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