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YB57 MWC

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,655 mi
Last recorded153,655 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 MWC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 153,655 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front pad wear sensor damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear diff seal damp

tpms light on

Pass 10 Jun 2024 145,652 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 136,263 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 126,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 126,836 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 117,589 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 117,589 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 108,963 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 106,802 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 106,802 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working REAPETER (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 98,872 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 14 Jan 2017 85,558 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,836 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 72,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,392 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,019 miles

front and rear brake pads close to limit (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,391 miles

front and rear brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,649 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 53,735 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 MWC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC registered?

YB57 MWC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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