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YB57 UHR

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,897 mi
Last recorded88,897 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 88,897 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 85,683 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 83,014 miles

parking brake just reaching limits

Pass 8 Jun 2023 80,768 miles

eng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2022 77,437 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 77,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 74,058 miles

eng covers and undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2019 72,666 miles

eng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,898 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,408 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 27 Aug 2016 63,111 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,731 miles

eng covers

under trays

Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2014 57,178 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,450 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,000 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,329 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 UHR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YB57 UHR, 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

How do I check the history of YB57 UHR?

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What year was YB57 UHR registered?

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

Is YB57 UHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 UHR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB57 UHR have outstanding finance?

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