MOT Status
ValidMileage
149,492 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
all tyres slight cracking
front & rear brake discs corroded
rear suspension arms inner bushes poor
slight play nearside front antiroll bar link
underside of vehicle rusty
nearside front & both rear brake discs poor
rear lower suspension arms inner bushes poor
rear subframe mounting points rusty
slight play in nearside anti roll bar link
underside of vehicle rusty
nearside front & both rear brake discs poor
rear subframe mounting points rusty
rear suspension arm bushes starting to split
sill & underside of vehicle covers fitted
very slight play nearside front anti rollbar link
all brake discs poor con
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
all brake discs poor con
Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
offside and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal requirement
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak from rear differential
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL07 VFY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black 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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?
YL07 VFY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2007.
Is YL07 VFY safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL07 VFY 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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