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VN57 PYY

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,510 mi
Last recorded197,510 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 PYY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 197,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Diff Corroded

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

Undercover Fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2024 197,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Diff Corroded

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

Undercover Fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 188,121 miles

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 170,257 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 156,591 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 156,589 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 144,440 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 144,434 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 138,576 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 132,292 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 124,891 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 117,896 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 111,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to windscreen outside visual areas

Fail 17 Dec 2014 111,902 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to windscreen outside visual areas

Pass 18 Jan 2014 98,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

number plate lamps are dim but still light up number plate.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,929 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,110 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,081 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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VN57 PYY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN57 PYY, 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 VN57 PYY registered?

VN57 PYY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is VN57 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN57 PYY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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