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YG57 UJP

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

220,537 mi
Last recorded220,537 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 220,537 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 126,368 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 126,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 110,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 110,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure spare fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 108,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake 16%

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 88,445 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 88,443 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.8 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear wishbone front bush deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,022 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,997 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

noise on engine ( poss injector seals ).

Pass 24 Mar 2017 75,074 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,309 miles

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,901 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,257 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,728 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,401 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 UJP is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UJP, 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 UJP registered?

YG57 UJP is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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