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YG57 HSN

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,994 mi
Last recorded161,994 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 161,994 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 161,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 153,358 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 153,358 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 137,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 125,328 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise ref emissions test no acceleration detected no print out

Pass 12 Jan 2017 113,886 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise ref emissions test no acceleration detected reading k=0.17 1/m

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 99,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cuts in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Cuts in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 81,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,127 miles

ADVISE REF EMISSIONS TEST NO ACCELERATION DECTECTED READING K=0.01 1/M

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 59,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE REF EMISSIONS TEST NO ACCELERATION DECTECTED READING K=0.01 1/M

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

front disc worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,315 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 28,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 HSN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HSN, 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 HSN registered?

YG57 HSN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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