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YF57 SFO

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,710 mi
Last recorded106,710 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 106,710 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 106,420 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 110,272 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 241,932 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 190,053 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 144,143 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 144,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,034 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,048 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 8,094 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 SFO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SFO, 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

How do I check the history of YF57 SFO?

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What year was YF57 SFO registered?

YF57 SFO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2007.

Is YF57 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 SFO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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