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YH07 CYG

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

222,110 mi
Last recorded222,110 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 CYG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 222,110 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 205,650 miles

Nearside tie rod slight play

Offside tie rod slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2017 187,319 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 171,378 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 146,744 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 122,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 103,647 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 91,202 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 7 Sep 2011 75,720 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 75,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,774 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,962 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 51,962 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 CYG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CYG, 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 YH07 CYG registered?

YH07 CYG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2007.

Is YH07 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH07 CYG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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