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YC57 USF

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,538 mi
Last recorded124,538 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 124,538 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 124,536 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 115,110 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 108,535 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 105,490 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s/f sidelamp slightly dim

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated in places

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 102,221 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre perished-o/s/f tyre agecracked

rear wishbone bushes slightly split

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2019 102,221 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre perished-o/s/f tyre agecracked

rear wishbone bushes slightly split

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 99,029 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 94,065 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,645 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers & under-trays fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 80,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,726 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,847 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 68,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,216 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,568 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 USF is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 USF, 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 USF registered?

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

Is YC57 USF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 USF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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