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YT07 NYD

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,520 mi
Last recorded238,520 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 NYD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 238,520 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 216,583 miles

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Pass 30 May 2019 193,565 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2019 193,565 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 172,518 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 145,274 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 134,340 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 134,340 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 134,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + worn smooth on inner edge 245/40 zr 18 97y xl (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 124,508 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 112,362 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 103,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2012 96,277 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 87,013 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f seatback slightly insecure.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,340 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 63,338 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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YT07 NYD is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT07 NYD, 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 YT07 NYD registered?

YT07 NYD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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