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YF57 SLU

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 May 2024

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 123,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 115,228 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 109,652 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 101,986 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

Pass 27 Jan 2018 91,355 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 80,278 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 71,959 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 57,664 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,306 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 36,629 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 28,003 miles

tyres worn on inside edges

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 SLU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

YF57 SLU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is YF57 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 SLU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF57 SLU have outstanding finance?

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