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YF57 UPA

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

235,790 mi
Last recorded235,790 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 235,790 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 235,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Possible Coolant leak

Pass 25 Feb 2023 222,060 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 202,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Fail 26 Feb 2022 202,161 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 4 Mar 2021 178,421 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 178,409 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 162,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 147,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake Backplate not fully secure

Pass 26 Feb 2018 130,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Fail 26 Feb 2018 130,634 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 21 Mar 2017 115,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers and Undertrays fitted

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,551 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 91,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 84,738 miles

Diesel emissions passed,0.04k T/C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,312 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,192 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 65,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 56,636 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,725 miles

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)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 42,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UPA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

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

Is YF57 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 UPA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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