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YJ07 AHR

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

185,243 mi
Last recorded185,243 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 AHR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 185,243 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 185,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake contribution poor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 180,791 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 173,787 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 167,101 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 164,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

chip in the windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2021 156,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 141,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 126,814 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 126,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge as marked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 111,041 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 104,602 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 98,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,390 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,714 miles

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

both front tyres have inconsistent wear pattern

Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,676 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,580 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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YJ07 AHR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YJ07 AHR, 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 YJ07 AHR registered?

YJ07 AHR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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