MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
nsr tyre to 2.5 osf/nsf to 3mm
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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YP07 BWV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 16 April 2007.
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