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YY56 VBE

2007 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,446 mi
Last recorded173,446 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 VBE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 173,446 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 167,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

windscreen damaged at base of A zone

Pass 15 Feb 2016 157,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 157,514 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 147,928 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 144,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 141,343 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 127,722 miles

offside front brake disc scored

Fail 26 Jan 2012 127,714 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

offside front brake disc scored

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Feb 2011 113,133 miles

inner rear brake pads wearing near limit

slight wear in steering rack at offside

Pass 3 Feb 2010 98,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VBE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YY56 VBE, 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 YY56 VBE registered?

YY56 VBE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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