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YC57 LFW

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

138,499 mi
Last recorded138,499 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 138,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm + discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

park brake effort just met

Pass 29 Jul 2025 136,558 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 134,454 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 129,861 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 126,285 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 122,168 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 120,710 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 117,294 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 110,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,391 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 97,198 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,406 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,299 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 72,032 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 65,279 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 65,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,025 miles

early signs of corrosion on rear anti roll bar

front brake discs showing wear (poss replacement at next pad change)

very small stone dage to front screen (zone a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,120 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 LFW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

YC57 LFW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 5 November 2007.

Is YC57 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 LFW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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