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YG07 RSO

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

217,430 mi
Last recorded217,430 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 RSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 217,430 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 207,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 200,143 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 193,046 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 186,693 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 176,497 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 26 Jan 2019 166,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 160,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 152,608 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 144,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 138,803 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 131,503 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 131,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 125,927 miles

Advise engine oil level overfilled.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 125,927 miles

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

Advise engine oil level overfilled.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 96,256 miles

Nearside front tyre worn uneven

Offside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 7 Mar 2011 68,104 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 47,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,966 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 RSO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

YG07 RSO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YG07 RSO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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