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YP07 HKH

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,536 mi
Last recorded124,536 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP07 HKH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 124,536 miles

opaque tinted sun visor fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2025 121,853 miles

Tinted sun visor strip fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2024 119,654 miles

Dark sun visor strip fitted to windscreen not obstructing vision

Fail 25 Apr 2024 119,637 miles

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

Dark sun visor strip fitted to windscreen not obstructing vision

Pass 17 Apr 2023 117,871 miles

Tinted windscreen sun visor fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2023 117,871 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Faded background (0.1 (d))

Tinted windscreen sun visor fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2022 115,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sun visor strip top of the windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 112,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on the inside edge

Opaque windscreen sun visor fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2020 106,776 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun visor (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 103,636 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sun visor strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 103,636 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sun visor strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 102,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

wipers slight smear

Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front nail in Tyre

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,687 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,054 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 85,054 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,822 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,978 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,940 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,255 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2010 45,255 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HKH is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YP07 HKH, 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 HKH registered?

YP07 HKH is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 20 April 2007.

Is YP07 HKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP07 HKH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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