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YH57 YAW

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,953 mi
Last recorded162,953 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 YAW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 162,953 miles

Brake warning light on (fluid level / pads / hand brake)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 May 2018 162,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on (fluid level / pads / hand brake)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Seat (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 May 2017 154,233 miles

Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

brake warning light on

Fail 20 May 2017 154,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

brake warning light on

Pass 4 May 2016 143,519 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 133,649 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 111,116 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 101,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 95,001 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 73,853 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,632 miles

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

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

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 YAW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YAW, 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 YAW registered?

YH57 YAW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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