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YL07 VFY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

149,492 mi
Last recorded149,492 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 149,492 miles

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 ()

Pass 2 Apr 2025 147,683 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 146,845 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 145,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 144,801 miles

all brake discs poor con

Fail 7 Apr 2022 144,782 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs poor con

Pass 12 May 2021 143,309 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 138,258 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 124,928 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 103,236 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,391 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

offside and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal requirement

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,000 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,137 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,083 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,813 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,632 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,393 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,326 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 36,265 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL07 VFY registered?

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

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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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