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YL07 NXM

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,133 mi
Last recorded169,133 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 NXM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 169,133 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 169,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 156,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 146,749 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 134,717 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 134,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 128,865 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 119,212 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 110,736 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 102,405 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 102,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 88,268 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,923 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,451 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking in 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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YL07 NXM 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 78.6%.

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 YL07 NXM, 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 YL07 NXM registered?

YL07 NXM is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is YL07 NXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 NXM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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