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YL07 VRO

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

285,626 mi
Last recorded285,626 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 285,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 283,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 283,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 277,697 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 267,579 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 238,583 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 196,204 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 179,395 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 178,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 22 Dec 2016 170,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 155,590 miles

Both front tyres slight damage.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted. (3.5.1i)

Screen damage outside swept area.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 140,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screen damage in swept area but not in drivers view.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 122,031 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 108,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 91,220 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 66,926 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 VRO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

YL07 VRO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 2007.

Is YL07 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 VRO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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