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BD57 WYA

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

277,762 mi
Last recorded277,762 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 WYA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 277,762 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 277,361 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 276,737 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 273,887 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 268,903 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 263,370 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 251,849 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Nov 2018 251,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Nov 2017 239,371 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 215,566 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 187,416 miles

cracks on o/s rear tyre

slight wear on n/s rear tyre on inner wall

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 187,416 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

cracks on o/s rear tyre

slight wear on n/s rear tyre on inner wall

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 159,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 133,227 miles

rear tyres only just on 2mm

Pass 5 Nov 2012 113,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 94,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 74,401 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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BD57 WYA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BD57 WYA, 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 BD57 WYA registered?

BD57 WYA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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