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YG07 RYP

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,302 mi
Last recorded101,302 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 101,302 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 101,301 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not seated? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Poor effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 92,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 92,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 88,151 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 80,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

Front both outer sidelights flicker-inners ok

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 May 2017 80,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

Front both outer sidelights flicker-inners ok

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,544 miles

Nearside Front side light flickers-outer

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on inner shoulder and cracking along tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2016 72,491 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front side light flickers-outer

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on inner shoulder and cracking along tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,428 miles

Front sideights flicker

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 66,428 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front sideights flicker

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,764 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,626 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 51,586 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 51,586 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 44,080 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,000 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 RYP is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RYP, 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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YG07 RYP is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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