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YC57 FWL

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

202,503 mi
Last recorded202,503 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 202,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 196,014 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 196,012 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 190,002 miles

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.

Fail 15 Nov 2023 190,000 miles

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.

Pass 8 Nov 2022 182,140 miles

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.

Pass 9 Nov 2021 176,362 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 171,672 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 163,857 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 156,074 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 148,063 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 142,582 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 135,240 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 125,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 109,796 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

diesel to clean to test

rear tyres on limit

sill kits fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,197 miles

to clean to diesel test

Fail 15 Nov 2012 91,197 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 71,758 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,112 miles

front tyres worn edges

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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