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YG57 YVH

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,512 mi
Last recorded175,512 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 175,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade wearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 166,272 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 166,267 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 159,956 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 148,402 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 148,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 136,420 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 136,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 126,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner most edge on limit all most through to construction (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner most edge on limit all most through to construction (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 126,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out on edges wire showing (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out on edges wire showing (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner most edge on limit all most through to construction (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner most edge on limit all most through to construction (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 115,750 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 106,846 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 93,634 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,551 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 79,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,577 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 62,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,678 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,659 miles

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

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

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 YVH 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 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG57 YVH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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