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YE57 TVX

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,565 mi
Last recorded161,565 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 TVX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 161,565 miles

h/b travel high- n/s/r h/b poor

n/s/r shocker damp

Fail 11 Jul 2018 161,565 miles

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

h/b travel high- n/s/r h/b poor

n/s/r shocker damp

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2017 150,129 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 139,616 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 127,686 miles

nsr tyre inner wall cuts, both rear tyres wearing thin inner edges, osf drop link cover slight damage

Pass 3 Jul 2014 116,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jul 2014 116,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2013 104,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2012 86,183 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 86,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,674 miles

Diesel particulate warning light on dash

Front offside windowscreen wiper has slight deterioration

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 2 Nov 2010 51,578 miles

passenger wiper smearing slightly

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 TVX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TVX, 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

How do I check the history of YE57 TVX?

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What year was YE57 TVX registered?

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

Is YE57 TVX safe to buy?

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