MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer drive shaft joint CV boot cap slight seepage of grease
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer drive shaft joint CV boot cap slight seepage of grease
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YC57 MWV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 MWV, 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 MWV registered?
YC57 MWV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2007.
Is YC57 MWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC57 MWV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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