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YF57 LOA

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,849 mi
Last recorded148,849 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 148,849 miles

rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to crack o/s/r & n/s/r

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2017 148,849 miles

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

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

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

rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to crack o/s/r & n/s/r

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 124,980 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

limited inspection to underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

limited inspection under bonnet due to engine cover fitted

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 20 Aug 2015 109,660 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts in n/s/f tyre side wall but no cords showing

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Jul 2014 93,212 miles

noise from front of engine (possible fan belt area)

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 23 Jul 2014 93,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

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

noise from front of engine (possible fan belt area)

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,442 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,404 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm on edges

chip in windscreen (zone A)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 62,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn to 3mm on edges

chip in windscreen (zone A)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,733 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,588 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 LOA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LOA, 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 LOA registered?

YF57 LOA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 20 November 2007.

Is YF57 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 LOA shows 11 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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