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YL07 UEB

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

227,473 mi
Last recorded227,473 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 227,473 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 227,469 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 219,392 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 219,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 210,654 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 202,288 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 194,626 miles

nsf and osf front suspension arm bushes worn but not excessively.

Fail 30 Oct 2019 194,295 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

nsf and osf front suspension arm bushes worn but not excessively.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 186,961 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2018 186,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible h I d kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible h I d kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2017 177,179 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 160,909 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 160,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted aim free of charge (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted aim free of charge (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 151,809 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 151,809 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted aim free of charge (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 140,459 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 122,471 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 98,098 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 98,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 63,567 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 63,567 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UEB is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 UEB, 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 UEB registered?

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

Is YL07 UEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 UEB shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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