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YM07 GVV

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,746 mi
Last recorded120,746 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM07 GVV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 120,746 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 120,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam defused (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam defused (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 115,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 115,181 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 112,955 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 111,192 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 111,192 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted (restricting inspection of some components)

Pass 28 Mar 2022 109,276 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 106,421 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 104,895 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,609 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,421 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 95,275 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,102 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 90,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 85,557 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,557 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 79,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 77,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,751 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 72,699 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,474 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 30 Jul 2011 53,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,295 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear brake discs corroded slightly

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 GVV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YM07 GVV, 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 YM07 GVV registered?

YM07 GVV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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