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YH57 UYF

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

215,144 mi
Last recorded215,144 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 215,144 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 207,851 miles

slight movement in wiper arm

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2019 207,227 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 207,227 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 202,089 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2018 202,086 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure metal mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2017 195,812 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 189,268 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 184,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 160,557 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 138,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2012 137,946 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 114,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 114,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,091 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UYF is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UYF, 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 UYF registered?

YH57 UYF is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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