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YE57 ZZM

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,011 mi
Last recorded156,011 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 156,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

tyre pressure light on

Fail 8 Sep 2023 156,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 8 Sep 2022 152,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil leaks

some parts of structure corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 147,729 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 147,724 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 141,553 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 135,304 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 135,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 128,961 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 122,607 miles

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 122,586 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 115,756 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 115,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 108,902 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 108,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,909 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,819 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 87,501 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,750 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 ZZM is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZZM, 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

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What year was YE57 ZZM registered?

YE57 ZZM is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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