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YL07 USH

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,834 mi
Last recorded156,834 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 USH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 156,834 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 155,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 150,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 145,817 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 140,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 135,946 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 131,817 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 125,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight play in offside rear hub

Fail 1 Feb 2019 125,339 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight play in offside rear hub

Pass 16 Sep 2017 111,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Offside Front tyre stepped and worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm and bold inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressures low

windscreen damaged/ cracked nearside

Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer sidewall

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

Rear brake discs worn / lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 91,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer sidewall

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

Rear brake discs worn / lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,861 miles

recomend child seat fitting checked as it was removed for repire

slight damage to both offside tyres on outer sidewall

Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,861 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

recomend child seat fitting checked as it was removed for repire

slight damage to both offside tyres on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyrewall kerbed 245/35/19

Pass 17 Jul 2013 63,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads appear to be getting low

Fail 17 Jul 2013 63,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads appear to be getting low

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,398 miles

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

n/s/f tyre kerbed to excess 245/35/19

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres starting to separate on inner sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,865 miles

offside rear seat belt buckle difficult to engage

sidewall damage to both nearside tyres front:-245/35/19 rear:-275/30/19

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,901 miles

Front screen chipped

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged 245/35/19

Nearside rear tyre side wall danaged 275/30/19

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 USH is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 USH, 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.

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What year was YL07 USH registered?

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

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