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YL07 VKO

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

211,349 mi
Last recorded211,349 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 VKO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 211,349 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 211,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 200,767 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 191,418 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 181,179 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 174,931 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF OSF NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 167,109 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 161,528 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 150,204 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 150,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 141,809 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 134,680 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 120,388 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 104,039 miles

emissions to clean for print out

Pass 18 Jul 2015 99,767 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 91,943 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 78,027 miles

Off side rear tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,689 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jul 2010 41,209 miles

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 VKO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VKO, 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 VKO registered?

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

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