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YF57 KWA

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

186,847 mi
Last recorded186,847 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 KWA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 186,847 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 181,589 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 181,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 175,035 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 174,980 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2022 169,916 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2022 169,916 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 162,977 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 159,696 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 149,411 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 136,730 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 131,121 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 124,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 105,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 105,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,114 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged, unable to assess damage as bonded over

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged, unable to assess damage as bonded over

Fail 21 Jan 2015 90,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged, unable to assess damage as bonded over

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged, unable to assess damage as bonded over

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emission s test carried out / output too low to record / unable to produce print

Fail 18 Jan 2014 68,871 miles

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

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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emission s test carried out / output too low to record / unable to produce print

Pass 20 Dec 2012 47,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2012 47,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 38,401 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,343 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 KWA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KWA, 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 KWA registered?

YF57 KWA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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