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YL07 UNW

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

324,346 mi
Last recorded324,346 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 UNW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 324,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning light is on dash

chip in windscreen

exhaust slightly below in the middle section

Pass 7 Aug 2019 319,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2mm

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

front pads 5mm

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Fail 25 Jul 2019 318,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2mm

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

front pads 5mm

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 16 Jul 2018 312,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2.5 mm tread wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front wiper noisy

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

Offside Front tytre tracking on inner edge

stone chip in centre of screen

tpm lamp on dash

Fail 13 Jul 2018 312,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre 2.5 mm tread wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front wiper noisy

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

Offside Front tytre tracking on inner edge

stone chip in centre of screen

tpm lamp on dash

Pass 18 May 2017 306,990 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 16 May 2017 306,957 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 180,684 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 180,684 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 158,956 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 136,017 miles

slight pitting to rear discs

Pass 27 Jul 2012 109,330 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,882 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,437 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 UNW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

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

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The MOT history for YL07 UNW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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