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YG57 HLO

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,236 mi
Last recorded179,236 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 HLO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 179,236 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 173,956 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 173,950 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 158,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 156,217 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 147,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 135,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 131,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 131,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 122,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 112,661 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 112,661 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,813 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,441 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 65,441 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,462 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,185 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 37,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 HLO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HLO, 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 YG57 HLO registered?

YG57 HLO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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