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YF57 JXH

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,861 mi
Last recorded121,861 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 JXH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 121,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 116,590 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 109,817 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 102,593 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 94,570 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 92,837 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 87,357 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 82,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,409 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 69,210 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 63,720 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,600 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 55,600 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 46,304 miles

both rear tyres close to wear markers

vehicle passed the emissions test however no print out was given due to low emissions

Pass 5 Dec 2013 39,660 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2012 35,656 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

smoke emission test result 0.00 m/l

Fail 6 Dec 2012 35,647 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No speed ratings visable on NS and OS front tyres

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Dec 2011 31,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic trays fitted to underside

Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,356 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

plastic trays fitted to underside

Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,829 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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YF57 JXH 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 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JXH, 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 JXH registered?

YF57 JXH is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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