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YF57 FVK

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,048 mi
Last recorded135,048 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 FVK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 135,048 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 135,017 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 129,620 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 129,575 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 125,227 miles

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.

Fail 18 Nov 2023 125,188 miles

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.

Pass 9 Nov 2022 119,878 miles

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.

Fail 9 Nov 2022 119,878 miles

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.

Pass 12 Nov 2021 111,195 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 94,301 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 94,296 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2019 85,169 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,005 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 79,005 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,784 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 67,707 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,065 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,073 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,011 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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 49,153 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2011 42,896 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 36,974 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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