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YE57 XCH

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,193 mi
Last recorded169,193 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 169,193 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 169,193 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 162,236 miles

Front windows slightly tinted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 162,235 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. Missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Front windows slightly tinted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 156,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 148,993 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 148,993 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both front (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 139,248 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 139,248 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Both front (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 May 2017 128,783 miles

Oil leak Rear diff propshaft oil seal ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 116,578 miles

Diff oil leak

Engine oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 116,578 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Diff oil leak

Engine oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 104,715 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,715 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,700 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,810 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 76,748 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,437 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 58,283 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 58,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XCH is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

YE57 XCH is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 3 December 2007.

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