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2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,794 mi
Last recorded186,794 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 UEN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 186,794 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + Rear All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s + O/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 7 Dec 2024 186,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + Rear All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s + O/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 8 Dec 2023 162,464 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 160,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch liner rubbing on tyre

Offside Rear Hub has a light misting of oil

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 160,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch liner rubbing on tyre

Offside Rear Hub has a light misting of oil

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 150,101 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 143,690 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 143,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 136,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Aug 2017 119,966 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 117,927 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 117,927 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 109,776 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 109,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 92,195 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 92,195 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 84,408 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 75,143 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,079 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,989 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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YY56 UEN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY56 UEN, 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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YY56 UEN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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