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YG57 YSU

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,143 mi
Last recorded213,143 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 YSU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 213,143 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 213,143 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 200,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 180,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres starting to wear slightly unevenly on inner tread

both rear lower arm bushes starting to become unbonded

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly

Pass 12 Sep 2015 162,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre starting to step

Fail 10 Sep 2015 162,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 245 40 18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 40 18 inner tread lifted (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre starting to step

Pass 17 Sep 2014 143,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emmisions too low for print out

Fail 17 Sep 2014 143,743 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emmisions too low for print out

Fail 12 Sep 2014 13,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 123,801 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 103,879 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,667 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 81,667 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ofside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,175 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 54,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YSU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

YG57 YSU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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