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YG57 YUR

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,417 mi
Last recorded154,417 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 154,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 152,694 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 147,235 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 143,833 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 141,055 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 139,696 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 126,294 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 118,053 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 114,009 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 108,798 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 108,758 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 102,379 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 96,455 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 96,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,984 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 83,058 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 83,058 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,679 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,392 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 YUR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YUR, 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 YUR registered?

YG57 YUR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is YG57 YUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG57 YUR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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