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YC57 NFU

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,726 mi
Last recorded120,726 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2025 120,726 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s front d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s front d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard rear section (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire front section (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure n/s (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure o/s (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 113,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front under tray missing

Fail 21 Nov 2023 113,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard cataytic missing (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted n/s front retaining clip mising (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front under tray missing

Pass 6 Oct 2022 106,606 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,577 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 99,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 94,007 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 93,966 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 91,330 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 91,327 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 88,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer C/V joint leaking grease

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 88,154 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer C/V joint leaking grease

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,761 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 78,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,509 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

has child seat fitted to offside rear preventing a full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 28 Nov 2014 51,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 50,401 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 39,500 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,526 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 NFU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NFU, 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 NFU registered?

YC57 NFU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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