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YF57 TYY

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,376 mi
Last recorded113,376 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 113,376 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 2 Sep 2016 102,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,303 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,276 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,684 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,584 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,035 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 39,977 miles

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

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

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 TYY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TYY, 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 TYY registered?

YF57 TYY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is YF57 TYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 TYY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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