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YH57 LZC

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,168 mi
Last recorded158,168 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 158,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 151,474 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 145,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 138,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 131,770 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 131,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 117,392 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 114,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 110,695 miles

rear seats down at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2018 105,849 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 105,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 99,740 miles

Nearside Front non obligatory fog lamp inoperative

Fail 12 Sep 2017 99,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front non obligatory fog lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,661 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,748 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 85,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,356 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 73,835 miles

Nearside rear tyre just starting to become low

Pass 8 May 2013 63,371 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 63,369 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 54,374 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 54,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2011 42,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,088 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 LZC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZC, 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 LZC registered?

YH57 LZC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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