MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted covering components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted covering components
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working ANGEL EYE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working ANGEL EYE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust flexi damaged
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine covers fitted
undertrays fitted
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust flexi damaged
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine covers fitted
undertrays fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)
smoke test no reading
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
smoke test no reading
smoke test no reading
smoke test no reading
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
smoke test no reading
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YG57 YSF is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 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 YSF, 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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YG57 YSF is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 10 September 2007.
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