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YA57 EWN

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,407 mi
Last recorded163,407 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 EWN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 163,407 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 156,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 150,188 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 150,184 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 146,238 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 141,291 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 137,983 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 134,002 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 126,375 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 78,405 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 67,366 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges advise replacement

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges advise replacement

Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,226 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 41,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2011 28,404 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 EWN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EWN, 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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YA57 EWN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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