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YG57 MJY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,402 mi
Last recorded85,402 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 85,402 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 81,849 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 72,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 71,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of front to rears pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 68,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 65,272 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Jan 2018 65,272 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2017 57,866 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 54,847 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 54,847 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,451 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 1 Jun 2015 50,451 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 17 May 2014 45,009 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 39,062 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 39,062 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,455 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,922 miles

front inner edges of brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,875 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 MJY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJY, 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 MJY registered?

YG57 MJY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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