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YE57 UFY

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,236 mi
Last recorded135,236 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 135,236 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 135,230 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 132,704 miles

both front link arm bushes perished/worn

oil leak

small exhaust bow (rear)

Pass 9 Aug 2021 128,958 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 128,958 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 124,332 miles

Nearside Rear child seat

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 118,472 miles

Nearside Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Front wheel speed sensor wiring insecure

Offside Rear brake pad wear warning wire insecure

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

Vehicle presented with modified lowered suspension.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 118,471 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Front wheel speed sensor wiring insecure

Offside Rear brake pad wear warning wire insecure

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

Vehicle presented with modified lowered suspension.

Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,536 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 92,704 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 88,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak ()

General ageing/perishing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Offside Rear Tyre has slight perishing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Oil leak Slight Differential oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 83,398 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f and n/s/r wheels slight flat spot to rim's

small chip to windscreen

Pass 2 Jan 2015 76,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

minor damage to front number plate

small chip to windscreen

Fail 2 Jan 2015 76,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

minor damage to front number plate

small chip to windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2014 67,022 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,427 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,692 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2012 61,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,246 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,603 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 34,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UFY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UFY, 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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YE57 UFY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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