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YG57 OHH

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,603 mi
Last recorded172,603 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 172,603 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 169,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 166,014 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 162,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

both front stabilizer arm ball joint dust covers are deteriated

near side front tyre is out of shape

Pass 19 Apr 2022 158,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front stabilizer ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2021 155,153 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 151,428 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 151,427 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside weaker than offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 143,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 135,113 miles

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Underbody shields fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 128,426 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 122,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 109,684 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 109,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 93,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,384 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,137 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OHH is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OHH, 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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YG57 OHH is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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