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YA57 EBJ

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,333 mi
Last recorded179,333 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 EBJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 179,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 178,471 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 156,090 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 143,948 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 135,138 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 113,300 miles

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 100,232 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a slight cut

Fail 3 Dec 2014 97,876 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 97,876 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 97,876 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 86,963 miles

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 22 Nov 2013 86,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,451 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 59,509 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,064 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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YA57 EBJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YA57 EBJ, 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 YA57 EBJ registered?

YA57 EBJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2007.

Is YA57 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA57 EBJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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