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YG57 KDV

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,026 mi
Last recorded188,026 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 188,026 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 188,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 165,691 miles

exhaust front pipe cover/shield insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2016 165,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust front pipe cover/shield insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2015 149,636 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 149,636 miles

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

emission test not done due to very little oil in engine

Pass 22 Oct 2014 136,193 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 136,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 112,318 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 92,563 miles

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

brake pad warning light is on

service light is on

Fail 16 Oct 2012 92,563 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light is on

service light is on

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,572 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,264 miles

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 KDV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KDV, 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 KDV registered?

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

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