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YG57 YCP

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,722 mi
Last recorded161,722 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 YCP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 161,722 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 161,722 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 150,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/50/17 run flat ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

center exhaust clamp bolt loose

engine covers and under trays fitted

headlight aims adjusted

o/s/r pad sensor not connected

seepage from both rear cv joints/ boots, outer

wipers smearing

Fail 13 Jan 2017 150,828 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/50/17 run flat ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

center exhaust clamp bolt loose

engine covers and under trays fitted

headlight aims adjusted

o/s/r pad sensor not connected

seepage from both rear cv joints/ boots, outer

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Jan 2016 137,377 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake pads wear sensor not instilled correctly (not in the pad)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and under body tray fitted

kids seat fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 137,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake pads wear sensor not instilled correctly (not in the pad)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and under body tray fitted

kids seat fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 121,252 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 109,612 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 96,015 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 82,039 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 64,129 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 62,253 miles

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

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 YCP is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YCP, 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 YCP registered?

YG57 YCP is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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