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YE57 HZS

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

217,883 mi
Last recorded217,883 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 HZS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 217,883 miles

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

Front Both front suspension arms worn but not causing excessive movement on both sides

Fail 25 Oct 2022 217,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both pipes on both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both tyres wor through to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Both front suspension arms worn but not causing excessive movement on both sides

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On both weels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 217,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated into caliper cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated into caliper cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn top outer ball joint on stabiliser link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play top stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 209,560 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 209,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 200,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bbj (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bbj (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 156,577 miles

Nearside Lower under floor covers fitted

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

Nearside sill cover fitted

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

Offside sill cover fitted

Offside under floor covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2017 156,567 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside under floor covers fitted

Nearside Lower under floor covers fitted

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

Nearside sill cover fitted

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

Offside sill cover fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 149,077 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 140,055 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 140,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 121,601 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 107,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 97,566 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 97,564 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,437 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 78,124 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 78,124 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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YE57 HZS is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YE57 HZS, 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 YE57 HZS registered?

YE57 HZS is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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