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YH07 CYC

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,963 mi
Last recorded125,963 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 CYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 125,963 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 125,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 111,005 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,157 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 108,980 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 99,615 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 99,615 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 89,132 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,182 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,210 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,019 miles

front brakes 19% out of balance not a fail so pass and advise checked

Fail 12 Mar 2013 53,019 miles

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

front brakes 19% out of balance not a fail so pass and advise checked

Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,012 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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 3 Mar 2011 29,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 29,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,957 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall not a fail

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 CYC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH07 CYC, 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 CYC registered?

YH07 CYC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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