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YE57 OTR

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,887 mi
Last recorded103,887 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 103,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 92,206 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 82,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp around main beam plastics melted .. customer strongly advised to replace lamp unit to avoid risk of fire

Fail 15 Sep 2022 82,681 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam bulb + holder badly damaged + melted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,165 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,381 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,620 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 56,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 56,108 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 52,093 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 52,093 miles

Track rod end loose os (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 47,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,432 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,934 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,839 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,083 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,075 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 OTR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OTR, 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 YE57 OTR registered?

YE57 OTR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2007.

Is YE57 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE57 OTR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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