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YH07 HGF

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,790 mi
Last recorded145,790 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 HGF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 145,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF&NSF (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF &NSF (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF&NSF front lower arm front bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective OSF&NSF (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 135,000 miles

anti slip pad on clutch pedal missing

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front bonnet struts weak does not stay up

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle trims and undertray damaged and loose

Fail 2 Jan 2025 135,000 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front bonnet struts weak does not stay up

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

anti slip pad on clutch pedal missing

underside of vehicle trims and undertray damaged and loose

Pass 4 Jan 2024 122,976 miles

Nearside Front bumper corner insecure

Offside Rear tyre 17 years old

bonnet gas struts worn. Bonnet does not stay open

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Fail 3 Jan 2024 122,976 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper corner insecure

Offside Rear tyre 17 years old

bonnet gas struts worn. Bonnet does not stay open

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 6 Jan 2023 110,835 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 110,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet struts do not hold bonnet open

Pass 8 Feb 2022 101,971 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 97,737 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 86,935 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 84,094 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,390 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,154 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,168 miles

Emissions to clean to trigger.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 69,820 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 69,820 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,446 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,022 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,567 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,854 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,779 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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YH07 HGF 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 81%.

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 HGF, 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 HGF registered?

YH07 HGF is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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