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YH07 WDV

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

193,072 mi
Last recorded193,072 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 193,072 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays

Pass 25 Jun 2022 184,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 180,063 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 179,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 165,685 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 165,678 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 159,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 144,456 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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 22 Mar 2017 129,201 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 129,201 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 114,288 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 114,288 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,762 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 100,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 88,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 88,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,072 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 72,072 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,939 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,806 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,806 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,091 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 WDV 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 68.2%.

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 WDV, 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 WDV registered?

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

Is YH07 WDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH07 WDV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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