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YB57 SYR

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

207,104 mi
Last recorded207,104 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 SYR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 207,104 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 207,058 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board engine bay exhaust leak (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - wearing on both edges 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front most bush - inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 196,856 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside mirror deteriorating

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 182,197 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 182,197 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 165,087 miles

Nearside Front mirror cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2016 148,871 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 148,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 133,405 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 117,905 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 9 Oct 2013 97,107 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 97,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,442 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,063 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 30,552 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 SYR 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 73.3%.

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 SYR, 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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What year was YB57 SYR registered?

YB57 SYR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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