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YG57 YMM

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,255 mi
Last recorded140,255 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 140,255 miles

exhaust heat shield adrift

park brake 16% (min allowed) ,,, will need attention

Fail 4 Apr 2024 140,255 miles

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

exhaust heat shield adrift

park brake 16% (min allowed) ,,, will need attention

Pass 17 Apr 2023 129,609 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 129,609 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 116,210 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 116,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 103,290 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 103,287 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 94,033 miles

rear tyres worn ... poor

Pass 26 Apr 2019 81,995 miles

front brakes fluctuating ,,, poor

Fail 26 Apr 2019 81,992 miles

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

front brakes fluctuating ,,, poor

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,813 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 69,813 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 63,921 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,827 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 55,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,333 miles

Front exhaust clamp is broken

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,114 miles

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,486 miles

Shields fitted.

Slight play in nearside front top mount.

limited inspection to offside rear seatbelt due to instalation of child seat.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,345 miles

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

limited check to off side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

sheilds fitted

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 YMM is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YMM, 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 YMM registered?

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

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