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YL07 UKG

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

190,192 mi
Last recorded190,192 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 190,192 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

undershields fitted restrict inspection

Fail 12 Oct 2020 190,192 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

undershields fitted restrict inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2019 186,175 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Undershields fitted restricting inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2018 180,164 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 180,164 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 170,220 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 152,497 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 137,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 119,627 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 99,950 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,590 miles

O/S/F sidewall has slight damage, no cords exposed

Pass 24 Jul 2010 46,277 miles

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)

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 UKG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UKG, 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 UKG registered?

YL07 UKG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 2007.

Is YL07 UKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 UKG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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