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YH51 RAP

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,269 mi
Last recorded123,269 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 RAP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 123,269 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 90,311 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 86,470 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,672 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 75,550 miles

nearside rear CV gaitor leaking grease

Fail 28 Jun 2013 75,542 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside rear CV gaitor leaking grease

Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,651 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,502 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 20 May 2011 150,857 miles

Front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Apr 2010 109,804 miles

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

Wipers starting to smear

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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YH51 RAP is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH51 RAP, 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 YH51 RAP registered?

YH51 RAP is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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