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YL07 UMO

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,329 mi
Last recorded119,329 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 119,329 miles

Engine oil below maximum

Handbrake has freeplay

Fail 20 Oct 2016 119,329 miles

Engine oil below maximum

Handbrake has freeplay

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring full examination of componants

Fail 16 Oct 2015 108,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring full examination of componants

Pass 9 Oct 2014 96,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 84,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 84,508 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 75,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,021 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,768 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)

plastic trims and undertrays fitted unable to fully check sills and underside

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 UMO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMO, 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

How do I check the history of YL07 UMO?

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What year was YL07 UMO registered?

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

Is YL07 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 UMO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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