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YC57 EHM

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,280 mi
Last recorded171,280 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 171,280 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jan 2025 171,278 miles

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

Exhaust silencer insecure front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 166,484 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 160,812 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 160,809 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 155,076 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 155,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 150,909 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 142,168 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 142,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 126,106 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 124,301 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 124,301 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 122,020 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 114,465 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 114,465 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,468 miles

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

lower rear suspension arm front bush slight wear

Fail 14 Jul 2014 96,468 miles

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

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

lower rear suspension arm front bush slight wear

Pass 15 Jul 2013 79,324 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,738 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,816 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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 23 Sep 2010 31,028 miles

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)

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 EHM is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EHM, 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 EHM registered?

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

Is YC57 EHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 EHM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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