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YC57 EJF

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

270,042 mi
Last recorded270,042 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 270,042 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 254,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 249,537 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 249,596 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 247,354 miles

hand brake has reserve travel need adjustment

Pass 20 Sep 2019 245,686 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

offside rear door dent

Fail 18 Sep 2019 245,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake hoses covered near ABS pump

Pass 12 Sep 2018 243,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

brake hoses from ABS pump covered.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 239,861 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 239,427 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively damaged By abs pump (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose excessively damaged By abs pump (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 223,657 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 203,727 miles

Under covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 182,130 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2013 154,813 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 127,055 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 127,055 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 102,795 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 102,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,186 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 EJF is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJF, 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 EJF registered?

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

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