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YL07 UCR

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,670 mi
Last recorded119,670 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 UCR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 119,670 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 119,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 114,067 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 189,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front jacking blocks missing

engine management light on

no oil shown on dipstick (added 2 litres before test)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 189,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front jacking blocks missing

engine management light on

no oil shown on dipstick (added 2 litres before test)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 182,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front jacking blocks missing

engine management light on

Fail 23 Jul 2012 182,307 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front jacking blocks missing

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 167,162 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside rear tyre wall but not deep enough to reach cords/plys

Fail 12 Jul 2011 167,162 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside rear tyre wall but not deep enough to reach cords/plys

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 125,780 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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YL07 UCR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YL07 UCR, 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 YL07 UCR registered?

YL07 UCR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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