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YP07 BWV

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,390 mi
Last recorded189,390 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP07 BWV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 189,390 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 182,551 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 282,447 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted could not view

Pass 19 Mar 2022 168,010 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 157,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides slight damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear and pads are wearing thin front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

drive belt noise

Fail 19 Mar 2021 157,405 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides slight damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear and pads are wearing thin front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

drive belt noise

Pass 24 Jul 2019 150,696 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 150,606 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Low tyre pressure warning light on

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre ? Has cut on outer shoulder ? Unable to determine depth ? Advise new tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2018 137,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise new tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 137,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise new tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 126,407 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 126,296 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 109,034 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 107,440 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 104,766 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 101,645 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 101,638 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2012 94,670 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 76,526 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,312 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,825 miles

nsr tyre to 2.5 osf/nsf to 3mm

Fail 23 Mar 2010 56,824 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nsr tyre to 2.5 osf/nsf to 3mm

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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YP07 BWV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP07 BWV, 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 YP07 BWV registered?

YP07 BWV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 16 April 2007.

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The MOT history for YP07 BWV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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