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YG57 YKV

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,129 mi
Last recorded135,129 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 YKV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 135,129 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 130,464 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 125,301 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 124,901 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2023 117,686 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 114,370 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 112,057 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

tpms light on

Fail 17 May 2021 112,057 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 3 Apr 2020 108,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 104,057 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 96,504 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,567 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2017 89,543 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,956 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,518 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,951 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 67,890 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,013 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,326 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,497 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 45,543 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 YKV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YKV, 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 YKV registered?

YG57 YKV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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