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YM07 CDU

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,743 mi
Last recorded172,743 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM07 CDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 172,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective near flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 168,995 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 May 2024 168,995 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 May 2023 161,264 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 161,253 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 153,460 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 145,153 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 141,244 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 136,170 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 132,012 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 126,672 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 126,666 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 192,153 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 111,109 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2014 99,721 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and near limit

Pass 30 Dec 2013 83,099 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 83,099 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 68,916 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2011 56,609 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 29,470 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 26,394 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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YM07 CDU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YM07 CDU, 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.

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What year was YM07 CDU registered?

YM07 CDU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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