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YH57 LBG

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

205,717 mi
Last recorded205,717 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 LBG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 205,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 201,422 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 317,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 310,440 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 187,582 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 183,325 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 175,570 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 172,988 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 172,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 168,460 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 157,830 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 157,829 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 138,876 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 167,461 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 115,455 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 97,725 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 77,158 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 52,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,139 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,175 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,008 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 LBG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LBG, 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 LBG registered?

YH57 LBG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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The MOT history for YH57 LBG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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