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YH56 AMO

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,446 mi
Last recorded174,446 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 AMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 174,446 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 105,663 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 105,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 27 Aug 2015 86,480 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 85,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 80,246 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 80,246 miles

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

front tyres scrubbing off outer edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,666 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 74,664 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 68,691 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 61,513 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 61,513 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 54,909 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,828 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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YH56 AMO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH56 AMO, 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 YH56 AMO registered?

YH56 AMO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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