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YC57 WNF

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

200,185 mi
Last recorded200,185 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 200,185 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 200,183 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 186,395 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ingress next to c v boot

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 186,196 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ingress next to c v boot

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 171,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 171,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 152,429 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 152,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level on minimum

Pass 15 Jan 2021 133,446 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S REAR

Fail 15 Jan 2021 133,446 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S REAR

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 123,543 miles

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 17 Jan 2019 117,171 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 117,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 109,973 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 109,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 103,134 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 94,858 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 86,748 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 78,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 78,060 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

vehicle emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Fail 5 Jan 2013 71,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

vehicle emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 9 Dec 2011 54,289 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 6 Dec 2011 54,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

ASC warning on.

Front number plate in poor condition.

Handbrake warning on.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 39,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,045 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,563 miles

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

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 WNF is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 WNF, 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 WNF registered?

YC57 WNF is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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