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YW07 PDK

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

190,724 mi
Last recorded190,724 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW07 PDK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 190,724 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 190,710 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear parking brake effort very low

Pass 1 Jun 2018 181,462 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 181,430 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 171,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 171,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 160,335 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 160,307 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 148,028 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 148,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 139,183 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 123,285 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 99,989 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 77,221 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 77,189 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 58,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2010 58,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YW07 PDK is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YW07 PDK, 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 YW07 PDK registered?

YW07 PDK is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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