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YL07 VPD

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,944 mi
Last recorded87,944 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 87,944 miles

n/s rear suspension slight play

o/s track rod end slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2013 87,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

n/s rear suspension slight play

o/s track rod end slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,798 miles

front tyres worn very low on edges

handbrake ratchet worn/slips at the top

handbrake travel high

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle/front suspension due to covers being fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2012 75,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyres worn very low on edges

handbrake ratchet worn/slips at the top

handbrake travel high

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle/front suspension due to covers being fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,222 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 45,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 45,141 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 VPD is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VPD, 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 VPD registered?

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

Is YL07 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 VPD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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