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YC57 ECY

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,364 mi
Last recorded169,364 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 ECY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 169,364 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 169,332 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 160,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 runflat tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails in tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 runflat tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 146,975 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides poor output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 146,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides poor output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 217,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 217,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 205,037 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 204,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 120,605 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 120,581 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 108,193 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,663 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 102,640 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre valves perished

Pass 17 Jul 2017 94,699 miles

wiper linkage worn

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 94,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 26 Nov 2015 84,688 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,221 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 64,994 miles

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

near side front jacking block missing and side sill cover damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,350 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,992 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 30,992 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,414 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 ECY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ECY, 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 ECY registered?

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

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