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YG57 YOC

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,993 mi
Last recorded116,993 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 116,993 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 116,953 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on the edges of the tread and worn close to legal limit. Rear worse than the front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 116,870 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 108,237 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 102,988 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 102,988 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 97,221 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 97,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 93,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 89,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,318 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,126 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,150 miles

Front chip in screen

road wheels corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,012 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,055 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres cut in treads

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,171 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,124 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,998 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)

front brake discs lipped

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 YOC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YOC, 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 YOC registered?

YG57 YOC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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