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YG57 YPD

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

242,689 mi
Last recorded242,689 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 YPD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 242,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose covered with tape

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose covered with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen but not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 238,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 222,634 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure under tray fitted so no components can be seen or checked on test (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 222,478 miles

Central Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Emissions not tested not tested due to major leak in exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel little or no effort at rear wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Undertray not fully secure under tray fitted so no components can be seen or checked on test (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 207,117 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 207,115 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 198,813 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 198,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 173,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2017 173,321 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 156,096 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 138,481 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 138,481 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,305 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 113,305 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,622 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag/srs warning light on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,299 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 60,465 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 YPD is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YPD, 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 YPD registered?

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

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