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YG57 VRC

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,317 mi
Last recorded216,317 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 216,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 216,317 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 187,052 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS DETERIATED

EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE DEVOID ON INNER EDGE

Fail 8 Nov 2022 187,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

BOTH HEADLIGHTS DETERIATED

EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE DEVOID ON INNER EDGE

Pass 10 Nov 2021 160,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 132,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 132,813 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn FRONT TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 107,286 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Offside rear outer cv boot slightly deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 2 May 2019 107,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Offside rear outer cv boot slightly deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 3 May 2018 100,430 miles

Engine cover

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 100,410 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine cover

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 90,192 miles

n/s front tyre cut outer side wall

Pass 9 May 2016 80,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread stepping slightly on inside edge of tread

Fail 2 Oct 2014 67,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread stepping slightly on inside edge of tread

Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,223 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,448 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 35,618 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,004 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 VRC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey 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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

YG57 VRC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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