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YL07 VDR

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,948 mi
Last recorded160,948 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 160,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, leading arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 160,948 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, leading arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 152,743 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front leading arms, inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 152,743 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front leading arms, inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 143,784 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 137,298 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2022 137,298 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2021 133,824 miles

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2019 130,481 miles

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2018 127,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 117,836 miles

Low emitter

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame x 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 117,836 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn Centre part of the ratchet mechanism worn / wont hold at all (3.1.5)

Low emitter

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame x 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 107,600 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 107,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear bands

Pass 15 Jun 2015 100,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front brake pad looking worn

Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

noise from nearside front wheel area when spun

Fail 12 Jun 2012 81,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 75,114 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 52,454 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Jun 2010

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen

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 VDR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

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

Is YL07 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 VDR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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