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YH57 MGJ

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,470 mi
Last recorded165,470 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 165,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from the middle box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 165,298 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from the middle box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 157,544 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 148,395 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 148,372 miles

Road wheel fixing missing 4 wheel bolts missing , 1 from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 141,977 miles

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

underbody shields fitted front and sides

Pass 6 Oct 2020 134,844 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 128,039 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 112,063 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 112,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 101,030 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 91,894 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 90,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,521 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,861 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 MGJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

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

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