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YH57 DDA

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,149 mi
Last recorded158,149 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 DDA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 158,149 miles

oil level on min

Fail 22 Sep 2017 158,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil level on min

Pass 14 Oct 2016 151,867 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 138,341 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 120,291 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 107,507 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 101,268 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 101,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 91,483 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 91,352 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 79,916 miles

insulation tape on wipers ( insecure? )

osf tyre worn on outer edge nsf tyre worn on inner edge ( not measured tread )

rear suspension bushs slightly worn ( no play )

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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YH57 DDA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH57 DDA, 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 YH57 DDA registered?

YH57 DDA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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