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YF57 LXR

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,972 mi
Last recorded139,972 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 LXR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 139,972 miles

Both headlights clouded, beam patterns poor.

Exhaust system corroded.

Flywheel slightly noisy when clutch operated.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

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

n/s/f brake flex perished.

o/s/f brake back plate in poor condition.

o/s/r upper suspension arm has slight play in ball joint.

Fail 16 Jun 2023 139,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Both headlights clouded, beam patterns poor.

Exhaust system corroded.

Flywheel slightly noisy when clutch operated.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

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

n/s/f brake flex perished.

o/s/f brake back plate in poor condition.

o/s/r upper suspension arm has slight play in ball joint.

Pass 28 Jun 2022 135,453 miles

Both headlights clouded, beam patterns poor.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

o/s/f brake backing plate in poor condition.

o/s/r upper suspension arm has slight play in ball joint.

Fail 27 Jun 2022 135,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both headlights clouded, beam patterns poor.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

o/s/f brake backing plate in poor condition.

o/s/r upper suspension arm has slight play in ball joint.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 128,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front inner track rod has slight play in ball joint

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower, rear arm has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner track rod has slight play in ball joint

Fail 1 Feb 2021 128,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front inner track rod has slight play in ball joint

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower, rear arm has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner track rod has slight play in ball joint

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 124,905 miles

both rear suspension lower wishbones/arms bushes slightly unbonded

o.s front anti roll end link has slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2019 118,474 miles

Both rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edges. (wearing close to legal limit)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 118,474 miles

Both rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edges. (wearing close to legal limit)

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 104,743 miles

n.s headlamp slightly dim

Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,105 miles

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 91,111 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,051 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 80,050 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,613 miles

engine top cover and undertray fitted

offside front antiroll bar link arm upper gaiter starting to split

rattle evident from exhaust front pipe heatshield

Fail 16 Jul 2013 67,613 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

engine top cover and undertray fitted

offside front antiroll bar link arm upper gaiter starting to split

rattle evident from exhaust front pipe heatshield

Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,169 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,591 miles

advise front pads low

advise n/s/f tyre close to limit

advise stone chip in A zone of screen

Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,816 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,212 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 LXR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXR, 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.

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What year was YF57 LXR registered?

YF57 LXR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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