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YE57 OTC

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,867 mi
Last recorded131,867 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 OTC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 131,867 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 125,260 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 124,080 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 118,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front suspension bump stops perished

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 113,869 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 113,863 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 110,454 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 110,454 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 102,745 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,055 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,570 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

front brake pads worn low, n/s/f inner pad lowest, close to/on limit. slight lips on discs

n/s/f brake pad sensor cable tied to flexi hose

rear brake flexi pipes cracking slightly

rear tyres slightly low inner edges, raised?

Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,034 miles

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 70,049 miles

(Unable to inspect all components) vehicle fitted with engine under trays and under floor covers.

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,177 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 58,072 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2011 43,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre outer tread edge balding, advise replacement before wears through to the cords!

Pass 14 Nov 2011 43,128 miles

Offside front tyre outer tread edge balding, advise replacement before wears through to the cords!

Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,520 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 OTC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE57 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

YE57 OTC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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