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166,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 245x40x18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 245x40x18 run flat ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear handbrake poor /osr not as good as should be ?
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear hand brake performance poor (77KG)only just made requirements (needs attention)
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear hand brake performance poor (77KG)only just made requirements (needs attention)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear handbrake performance not as good as it should be???
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi snapped completely (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245x40x18 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor has fallen out of pad
Nearside Front day running inop
crankshaft pulley has fallen off completely ,missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread area getting low 245x40x18 rf (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelamps inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi snapped ,mounts keeping it together? (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread area 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp inop (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
exhaust heat shield vibrating on middle section
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YG57 DWP is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 YG57 DWP, 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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YG57 DWP is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2007.
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