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YC57 UPG

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,555 mi
Last recorded58,555 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 58,555 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 57,060 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 56,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 53,938 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 51,937 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 50,446 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 50,445 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 48,928 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 46,747 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 44,752 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyre outer side walls heavily scuffed

Fail 11 Sep 2017 44,752 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyre outer side walls heavily scuffed

Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,391 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,038 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,594 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,425 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,466 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,902 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2010 15,644 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 UPG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 UPG, 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 UPG registered?

YC57 UPG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2007.

Is YC57 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 UPG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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