MOT Status
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135,048 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Exhaust flexi pipe slightly worn.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn on the edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn on the edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn on the edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear drive shaft coupling leaking grease.
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Exhaust flexi pipe slightly worn.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn on the edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn on the edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn on the edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear drive shaft coupling leaking grease.
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
both rear tyres getting low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YF57 FVK is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 YF57 FVK, 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 YF57 FVK registered?
YF57 FVK is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2007.
Is YF57 FVK safe to buy?
The MOT history for YF57 FVK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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