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YC57 CVJ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

230,613 mi
Last recorded230,613 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 CVJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 230,613 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 230,541 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 217,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY (BOTH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE FRONT BUSHES DELAMINATING BUT NOT EXCESSIVE PLAY (BOTH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER ROSE JOINT MINOR PLAY (BOTH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 213,299 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 213,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 206,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 202,080 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 190,889 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 190,802 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 172,214 miles

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

unable to check some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted]

Fail 4 May 2018 172,214 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

unable to check some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted]

Pass 6 May 2017 160,201 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on outside edge.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on outside edge.

unable to check or view all components underside of vehicle due too plastic covers.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 145,979 miles

covers fitted underside of vehicle.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 145,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers fitted underside of vehicle.

Pass 7 May 2015 131,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 95,853 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable too check many components underside of vehicle due to plastic covers.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 78,856 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 78,856 miles

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

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

slight wear front discs

Pass 14 Jan 2011 78,089 miles

accident damage to offside front

all brake pads front and rear look very well worn

front tyres worn heavily on edges, recommend replacement

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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YC57 CVJ 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 71.4%.

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 YC57 CVJ, 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 YC57 CVJ registered?

YC57 CVJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is YC57 CVJ safe to buy?

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