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YB57 HVW

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,356 mi
Last recorded181,356 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 HVW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 181,356 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 175,828 miles

25% brake imbalance across rear axle

BOTH front tyres heavily worn outer edge close to cord showing - advise replacement.

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2021 166,861 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2021 166,472 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2020 158,039 miles

brake warning light on dash

Fail 12 Sep 2020 157,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge(very close to cords being exposed) (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on dash

Pass 21 Sep 2019 149,014 miles

brake pad warning lamp on constantly

slight damage to o/s/r lamp cluster lens

slight play possible n/s steering rack joint

unable to see brake fluid res level

Fail 14 Sep 2019 148,803 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/r spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on constantly

slight damage to o/s/r lamp cluster lens

slight play possible n/s steering rack joint

unable to see brake fluid res level

Pass 25 Sep 2018 138,117 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 138,021 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly RATCHET SYSTEM WORN AND WILL NOT HOLD ABOVE A CERTAIN POSITION (1.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 129,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp near flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to markers

Fail 13 Sep 2017 128,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of 2 front arms marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp near flex (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 116,976 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 116,976 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 110,198 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 110,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 103,799 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2013 96,552 miles

Emissions 0.00

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front reg plate deteriorated, readable.

N/S/F bottom balljoint dust cover deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 89,299 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 80,992 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,569 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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YB57 HVW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB57 HVW, 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 YB57 HVW registered?

YB57 HVW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is YB57 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 HVW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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