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YL07 VUR

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

133,434 mi
Last recorded133,434 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 133,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 119,956 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 107,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 99,579 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 89,105 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 77,928 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,799 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,987 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,519 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 49,709 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in nearside front and offside front outer tyre walls

cuts in nearside rear outer tyre wall

offside rear tyre perished inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2014 29,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in nearside front and offside front outer tyre walls

cuts in nearside rear outer tyre wall

offside rear tyre perished inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,893 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,822 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing badly outer edge

slight damage n/s/r & n/s/f tyre outer walls

Pass 12 Aug 2010 16,341 miles

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

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 VUR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

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

Is YL07 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 VUR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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