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YE57 ZLX

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

179,207 mi
Last recorded179,207 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 179,207 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

washers have poor water flow

Pass 25 Oct 2024 165,007 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 164,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Reinforcement Showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 154,054 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end

Offside Front brake hose slight rubbing

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 154,054 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end

Offside Front brake hose slight rubbing

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 142,963 miles

Nearside Front tyres sidewall cut

Nearside Front wing mirror taped up

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

grease noticed around offside rear drive shaft gaiter

inner faces front brake discs corroded

oil leak

power steering noisey

Pass 4 Oct 2021 120,651 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked.

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

Offside Sill damaged.

Fail 24 Sep 2021 120,651 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked.

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

Offside Sill damaged.

Pass 28 Aug 2020 106,580 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Aug 2020 106,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 102,047 miles

small stone ship in windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2018 87,940 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 87,936 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 84,933 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 84,933 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 84,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,756 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 76,756 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,446 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 70,446 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,624 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 63,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,167 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,405 miles

wipers worn

Fail 23 Nov 2012 50,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

wipers worn

Pass 26 Nov 2011 40,831 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,799 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 ZLX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

YE57 ZLX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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