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YT07 OAB

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,640 mi
Last recorded159,640 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 159,640 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 159,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 156,133 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 152,020 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 149,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall minor damage + shoulers cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 149,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall minor damage + shoulers cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 149,671 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 149,000 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective begining to deteriorate (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear treads shoulders inner + outer worn + splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 148,000 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear wearing on inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 145,155 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 143,619 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 140,209 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 3mm +inner shoulders worn off (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 136,292 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 136,279 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears bang on minimum (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 132,530 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 126,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 121,321 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 116,304 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 115,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 109,100 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 81,257 miles

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 OAB is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YT07 OAB, 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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YT07 OAB is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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