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YG57 YDK

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

189,781 mi
Last recorded189,781 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 189,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering oil cooler leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 189,780 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm inner bush front of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering oil cooler leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 184,479 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 184,469 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 180,122 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 180,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 167,994 miles

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Fail 23 Sep 2021 167,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 17 Jul 2020 154,636 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring component

Fail 15 Jul 2020 154,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring component

Pass 26 Feb 2019 137,900 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Feb 2018 122,471 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components & Engine Area

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 122,471 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components & Engine Area

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 105,819 miles

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Fail 13 Feb 2017 105,819 miles

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring components

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 83,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 83,893 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,658 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,270 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,843 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 24 Dec 2010 35,871 miles

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 22 Dec 2010 35,871 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 YDK is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YDK, 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 YDK registered?

YG57 YDK is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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