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WN57 YGK

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

219,301 mi
Last recorded219,301 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN57 YGK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 219,301 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 219,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 215,423 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 207,070 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 203,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 195,503 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 178,201 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 178,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 158,381 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 158,380 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 140,745 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 121,240 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 121,239 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 103,329 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 96,836 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 91,740 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,865 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 68,973 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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WN57 YGK is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black 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 WN57 YGK, 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 WN57 YGK registered?

WN57 YGK is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is WN57 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN57 YGK 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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