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SH57 LYY

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

169,787 mi
Last recorded169,787 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 LYY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 169,787 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 165,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 161,860 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 159,331 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 144,888 miles

Emissions too low to be detected

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 134,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 131,477 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 131,256 miles

Nearside Rear trye worn to 3mm

Pass 5 Apr 2018 127,407 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 123,723 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 117,355 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 111,952 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 96,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2014 96,298 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 67,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 48,661 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,762 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)

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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SH57 LYY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 SH57 LYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH57 LYY registered?

SH57 LYY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2007.

Is SH57 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH57 LYY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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