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YJ07 ANH

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

218,824 mi
Last recorded218,824 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 ANH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 218,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 217,389 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 210,913 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 209,182 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output botjh side front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 209,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output botjh side front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 207,211 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 204,121 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 197,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 190,322 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 190,322 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 187,730 miles

Minor damage to windscreen

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 172,644 miles

Minor damage to windscreen

Front brakes are slightly imbalanced

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 156,913 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 136,320 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 121,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 102,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2011 80,885 miles

all discs slight wear

Pass 14 Jul 2010 65,908 miles

N/S/R tyre has a piece of metal embedded in side of tread

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 ANH is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ANH, 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 YJ07 ANH registered?

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

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The MOT history for YJ07 ANH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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