MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,774 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion on brake discs
Front brakes out of balance on brake test
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak on engine
Play in front anti roll bar bushes
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on brake discs
Front brakes out of balance on brake test
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak on engine
Play in front anti roll bar bushes
Front brakes imbalance 49% limit 50%
Rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Underside of vehicle muddy
37% imbalance in front brakes limit 50%
Front suspension front lower arm rear bush becoming worn
Front tyres worn on edges & on 1.6mm limit will soon need changing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Some fluctuations in rear brake discs
Under side of vehicle muddy
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes 36% imbalance limit 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear tyres worn on inner edges will soon need changing
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear tyres worn on inner edges will soon need changing
Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
undertrays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre has damaged sidewall
near side front tyre has cuts on the outer wall no ply or cords showing
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
plastic covers fitted limiting inspection
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
plastic covers fitted limiting inspection
front and rear discs worn
rear tyres worn near to wear bars in places
offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC57 ZKE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey 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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?
YC57 ZKE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2007.
Is YC57 ZKE safe to buy?
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