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YF57 SKU

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,919 mi
Last recorded175,919 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 SKU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 175,919 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 175,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 164,308 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 158,243 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 146,967 miles

plastic understrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2019 146,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic understrays and engine covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 141,029 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 141,029 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 132,446 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 126,081 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 116,070 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 100,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear nail in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2013 85,887 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 85,887 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,596 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 67,158 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 44,499 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 SKU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SKU, 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 SKU registered?

YF57 SKU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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