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YG07 XGK

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,882 mi
Last recorded131,882 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 131,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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 (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most inner bushes, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all four (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 130,169 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2025 130,159 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2024 128,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

noise from engine under load

Pass 17 Mar 2023 126,334 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front most inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight gearbox fluid leak

Fail 17 Mar 2023 126,332 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front most inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight gearbox fluid leak

Pass 4 Mar 2022 124,082 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt across all of rear seats ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front most inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2021 121,362 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt. Multimac fitted across all rear seats

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 119,015 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt multimac fitted across all rear seats ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 119,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt multimac fitted across all rear seats ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 113,140 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 113,140 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 106,783 miles

engine oil low

Pass 16 Mar 2017 98,595 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,797 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,361 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,881 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,491 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,644 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,021 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 XGK 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 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XGK, 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 XGK registered?

YG07 XGK is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YG07 XGK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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