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YC57 DVL

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,313 mi
Last recorded195,313 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 DVL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 195,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 190,767 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 186,606 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 183,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 179,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 176,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 171,116 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2017 165,584 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2017 165,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge bald cut showing cord (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2016 155,549 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 155,549 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 144,781 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 144,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 116,673 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 116,673 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 98,685 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 98,681 miles

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

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 7 Sep 2012 74,032 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 53,856 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,535 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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YC57 DVL is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVL, 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 YC57 DVL registered?

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

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