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YE57 TCX

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

195,847 mi
Last recorded195,847 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 195,847 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 186,584 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 178,502 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 178,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 172,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 165,897 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 165,895 miles

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

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 24 Nov 2020 161,647 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 161,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 147,525 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 137,440 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2017 132,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 129,160 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 121,751 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 115,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 106,193 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 100,782 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,174 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TCX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

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

Is YE57 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE57 TCX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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