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YC57 MWV

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

204,003 mi
Last recorded204,003 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 204,003 miles

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))

Pass 28 May 2022 196,085 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 196,010 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2021 183,985 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 177,010 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 177,010 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 165,020 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 165,019 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 139,393 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 126,532 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 116,162 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 108,893 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,104 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 87,577 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 68,824 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,587 miles

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?

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 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.

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