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YL07 UEE

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,910 mi
Last recorded86,910 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 UEE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 86,910 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 81,039 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2023 80,125 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 78,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 76,971 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,011 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,698 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,081 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 69,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 64,205 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,429 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2015 51,429 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,511 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 30,261 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,879 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 18,932 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 18,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 UEE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UEE, 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 UEE registered?

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

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