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YH57 LHX

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,850 mi
Last recorded164,850 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 LHX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 164,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 164,682 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing the center rear belt is missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower arm rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush that mounts to hub on rear has excessive play in bush and bolt that goes through hub outter bush lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering rack gator twisted and perished and leaking fluid from seal witch is making boot perish more (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 160,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 154,780 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 154,780 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 142,051 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

off side near side rear tyre wearing from inside and close to legal limit.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 129,420 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 11,913 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 93,576 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 75,603 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,479 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,844 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 LHX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LHX, 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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YH57 LHX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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