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YB57 VFL

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,031 mi
Last recorded159,031 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 159,031 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 154,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 154,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 150,998 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 147,400 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 143,958 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 139,038 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside parking brake effort poor

Nearside reversing light not working, vehicle pre 2009

Pass 28 Nov 2019 134,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 128,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 120,911 miles

Front windscreen cracked, out of prescribed areas

Fail 23 Nov 2017 120,869 miles

Rear Air suspension bellows leaking cords showing, seriously weakened (2.4.D.2)

Front windscreen cracked, out of prescribed areas

Pass 25 Nov 2016 112,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear air spring starting to split.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 102,755 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 102,750 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 92,060 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 81,342 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

a.both rear air bellows perrished

a.both rear tyres worn 3mm

a.front inner brake pads worn low

a.o/s/r tyre has a deep cut

a.small chip in screen

a.undertrays damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2012 69,380 miles

a.both front tyres worn on inner edges

a.front number plate slightly loose

a.front under tray broken

Fail 1 Dec 2012 69,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

a.both front tyres worn on inner edges

a.front number plate slightly loose

a.front under tray broken

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,970 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,393 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 46,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 VFL 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 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

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

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