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YH07 YFY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,705 mi
Last recorded53,705 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 YFY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 53,705 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 53,558 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 53,503 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 53,368 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 52,994 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,564 miles

All four tyres cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2019 51,250 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,175 miles

both rear discs have lips slight wear

Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,191 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,770 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,841 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 44,251 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,080 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,207 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,513 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 39,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,008 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 YFY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

YH07 YFY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 April 2007.

Is YH07 YFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH07 YFY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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