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YH57 URJ

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,487 mi
Last recorded114,487 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 URJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 114,487 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2019 114,436 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2018 102,770 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rubber exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system secure

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2018 102,770 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,971 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,941 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 84,940 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 82,738 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,274 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 70,274 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 60,174 miles

emissions are to clean to test

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,758 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING WEAR ON EDGES

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,308 miles

child seats in n/s/r and o/s/r positions and so seatbelts not fully examined

emissions too clean for smoke equipment to read - PASS -

Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,493 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2010 26,493 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 URJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

YH57 URJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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