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YG57 VCD

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,739 mi
Last recorded113,739 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 113,739 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 110,293 miles

Nearside Front Badly damaged on inner wall (Appears to have been driven whilst deflated) 245/40/18

Fail 5 Oct 2023 110,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Badly damaged on inner wall (Appears to have been driven whilst deflated) 245/40/18

Pass 5 Oct 2022 108,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 106,922 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 106,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 105,028 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2019 98,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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))

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

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2018 90,706 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 90,704 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 83,092 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 83,092 miles

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 69,209 miles

Advise damage to front bumper

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise ref emissions test no acceleration detected reading k=0.5 1/m

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 69,174 miles

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

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

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

Advise damage to front bumper

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise ref emissions test no acceleration detected reading k=0.5 1/m

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 59,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise ref emission test no acceleration de-tected reading k= 0.01 1/m

Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,172 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 51,172 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,528 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2011 35,600 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,119 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 VCD is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VCD, 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 VCD registered?

YG57 VCD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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