MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
offside rear tyre tread getting low
offside rear tyre tread getting low
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))
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)
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)
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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)
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)
chip in windscreen
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?
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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.
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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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