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YA57 HKM

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,195 mi
Last recorded151,195 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 151,195 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 151,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 149,198 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 146,736 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 146,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 141,298 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 141,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 134,301 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring may be fitted upside down

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres edgers wearing

Pass 15 Jan 2021 130,126 miles

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Pass 15 Jan 2020 126,833 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 124,104 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 121,060 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 117,075 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 108,834 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 93,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 11 Dec 2013 82,407 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 82,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

near side front tyres scrubbing on inner and outer edges very close to cords

Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,719 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,164 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,982 miles

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

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

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 HKM is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HKM, 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 HKM registered?

YA57 HKM is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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