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YH57 DDJ

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,590 mi
Last recorded170,590 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2023 170,590 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 162,809 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 152,658 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 143,931 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 136,606 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 122,036 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 109,960 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 95,325 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,053 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 16 Sep 2014 67,644 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 4 Sep 2013 55,536 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,115 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,783 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,930 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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YH57 DDJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH57 DDJ, 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 YH57 DDJ registered?

YH57 DDJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is YH57 DDJ safe to buy?

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