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SP57 YMG

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,318 mi
Last recorded162,318 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 YMG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 162,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 148,308 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust temporary repaired with excess exhaust paste

Fail 28 Sep 2023 148,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 133,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust near flexi cracked and exhaust paste all around (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 133,273 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlight bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre low tread

Pass 24 Sep 2021 131,378 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 131,378 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 129,500 miles

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

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

floor covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 128,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 126,789 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 124,760 miles

Plastic floor covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2017 124,753 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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)

Plastic floor covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 122,417 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 108,107 miles

Engine undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside components.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 108,107 miles

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

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

Engine undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside components.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,201 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 96,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,365 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 87,365 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,643 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 68,494 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,410 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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SP57 YMG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP57 YMG, 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 SP57 YMG registered?

SP57 YMG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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