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YH07 NPF

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,200 mi
Last recorded167,200 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 167,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 167,158 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 160,046 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear driveshaft corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive @gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to rear flexi pipes, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays obscuring view of underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Feb 2023 160,043 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear driveshaft corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive @gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to rear flexi pipes, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays obscuring view of underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2021 152,523 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed 2 flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 152,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed 2 flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tps light on

Pass 18 Aug 2020 145,579 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2020 145,574 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2018 131,179 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 131,177 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring not seated properly in rubber mount

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 128,303 miles

unable to properly inspect underneath due to plastic undertrays

Pass 12 Apr 2016 109,863 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 96,379 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,209 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 73,189 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,591 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,571 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 32,571 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,538 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,849 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 NPF is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NPF, 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 NPF registered?

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

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