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YH07 AYO

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

222,349 mi
Last recorded222,349 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 AYO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 222,349 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 357,827 miles

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

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

Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected power steering drive pulley missing (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 209,967 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 209,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 205,680 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 OSR / NSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 200,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 196,101 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 191,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 187,435 miles

hand brake just ok o/s/f seat belt fluffing child seat fitted o/s/r rear tyrea well worn

Pass 14 Mar 2015 182,151 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 174,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on edges

slight playin offside rack end

Pass 24 Mar 2014 174,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on edges

slight playin offside rack end

Pass 9 Mar 2013 168,945 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 168,882 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2012 162,720 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid warning light lit

Pass 18 Mar 2011 147,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 113,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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YH07 AYO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YH07 AYO, 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 YH07 AYO registered?

YH07 AYO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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