MOT Status
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202,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine noise/possible hose/belt *requires investigation
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output requires attention (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated **requires attention** (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive undertray damp with oil, trans/pas/engine requires investigation (undertrays fitted) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
exhaust rattle from front down pipe /metallic shield loose
full covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components
undertray damaged
Fluid leak, but not excessive undertray damp with oil, trans/pas/engine requires investigation (undertrays fitted) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
exhaust rattle from front down pipe /metallic shield loose
full covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components
undertray damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub end (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive undertray damp with oil, trans/pas/engine requires investigation (undertrays fitted) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
exhaust rattle from front down pipe /metallic shield loose
full covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components
undertray damaged
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (NS and OS) (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine undertray loose/adrift
full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (NS and OS) (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine undertray loose/adrift
full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (requires attention) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (requires attention) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper suspension arms have play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Covers/undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components from view
Offside Front Day time running light is not working
Under trays fitted obscuring some components from view
Engine bay covers fitted
Front shock absorbers and springs appear Weak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted
Under trays fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
chip in screen
diesel to clean to test
rear tyres on limit
sill kits fitted
to clean to diesel test
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre worn low
to clean to diesel test
front tyres worn edges
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YC57 FWL is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?
YC57 FWL is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 6 November 2007.
Is YC57 FWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC57 FWL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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