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YL07 UMR

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

193,268 mi
Last recorded193,268 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 193,268 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 182,665 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 171,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 160,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 146,487 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 135,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 124,961 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 119,050 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 119,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 112,355 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 104,081 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,417 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 90,668 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 90,668 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,273 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,236 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 14 Sep 2012 65,870 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,303 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,875 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 UMR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UMR, 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 UMR registered?

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

Is YL07 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 UMR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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