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YC57 NKX

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,084 mi
Last recorded174,084 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 NKX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 174,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 174,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 159,669 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 159,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 153,031 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 147,930 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 141,731 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 133,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 128,968 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 121,984 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 113,291 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 113,290 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 103,106 miles

Nearside Front inner edge of tyre bald

Fail 7 Oct 2016 103,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front inner edge of tyre bald

Pass 14 Sep 2015 91,807 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 71,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,134 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,450 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,198 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 NKX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NKX, 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 NKX registered?

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

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