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YL07 TYT

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,650 mi
Last recorded165,650 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 TYT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 165,650 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 160,774 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 160,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 150,058 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 140,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 129,120 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 120,900 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Fail 6 Jul 2020 120,894 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 109,777 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 109,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 93,706 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 93,453 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,646 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 90,805 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,565 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 87,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,570 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,954 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,378 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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 TYT is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TYT, 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 TYT registered?

YL07 TYT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 6 August 2007.

Is YL07 TYT safe to buy?

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