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YF57 LAE

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

199,524 mi
Last recorded199,524 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 199,524 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 199,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 190,073 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 180,919 miles

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

chip on windscreen

covers fitted to underside

zero emissions

Fail 21 May 2022 180,917 miles

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

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

covers fitted to underside

zero emissions

Pass 21 May 2021 171,218 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside

Fail 20 May 2021 171,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside

Pass 20 May 2020 163,086 miles

covers fitted to underside

Fail 14 May 2020 163,083 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside

Pass 7 Feb 2019 162,377 miles

chip on windscrean

covers fitted to underside

Pass 9 Feb 2018 161,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

zero emissions

Pass 25 Feb 2017 160,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

zero emissions

Pass 5 Dec 2015 157,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

zero emissions

Fail 5 Dec 2015 157,912 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

zero emissions

Pass 5 Dec 2014 153,272 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 141,888 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 131,997 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 122,811 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 85,221 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 LAE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LAE, 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 LAE registered?

YF57 LAE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is YF57 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 LAE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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