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YH07 LTZ

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,443 mi
Last recorded150,443 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 150,443 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 146,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 143,218 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 141,156 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 141,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 130,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 130,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 121,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2017 110,417 miles

Covers under bonnet and underneath cover fitted obscuring some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 110,417 miles

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

Covers under bonnet and underneath cover fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 101,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,289 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2013 69,161 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,527 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,948 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,921 miles

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

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 LTZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LTZ, 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 LTZ registered?

YH07 LTZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2007.

Is YH07 LTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH07 LTZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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