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YH07 NCC

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,743 mi
Last recorded166,743 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 166,743 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 153,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 16 May 2023 148,333 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2022 138,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2022 138,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 128,642 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four of vehicles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under covers fitted front to rear

Fail 9 Mar 2021 128,642 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four of vehicles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides white (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 4 Mar 2020 122,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 122,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 116,474 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 110,475 miles

Rear registration plate cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2018 110,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2017 105,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers poor

Pass 2 Mar 2016 98,956 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 5 Mar 2015 93,107 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,823 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 76,638 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 76,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,600 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,708 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 53,708 miles

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

rear pads low

Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,421 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 NCC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NCC, 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 NCC registered?

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

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