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YG57 DWP

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,450 mi
Last recorded166,450 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 DWP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 166,450 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 160,102 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 160,102 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 152,502 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 152,500 miles

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 ?

Pass 6 Oct 2022 143,766 miles

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2022 143,766 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2021 135,941 miles

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???

Pass 24 Sep 2020 128,981 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 128,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 120,460 miles

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))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 119,827 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 107,055 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 107,055 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 80,525 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 80,525 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,944 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 78,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 73,114 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,923 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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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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What year was YG57 DWP registered?

YG57 DWP is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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