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BV57 YTO

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,500 mi
Last recorded147,500 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 YTO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 147,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 138,223 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 138,223 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 133,072 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 127,725 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 127,650 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 122,160 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 118,119 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 113,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 108,814 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 103,883 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,289 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 71,254 miles

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

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

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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BV57 YTO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV57 YTO, 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 BV57 YTO registered?

BV57 YTO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is BV57 YTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV57 YTO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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