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AK57 YBV

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,577 mi
Last recorded121,577 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 YBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 121,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 111,340 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

gear box slight leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 111,111 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

gear box slight leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 101,183 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 98,836 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 87,266 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 78,396 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,918 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,336 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 49,226 miles

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

All tyre rotations fitted incorrectly.

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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AK57 YBV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK57 YBV, 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 AK57 YBV registered?

AK57 YBV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 2007.

Is AK57 YBV safe to buy?

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