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YH57 YCE

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,467 mi
Last recorded226,467 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 226,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged

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

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

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

Offside Side skirt missing

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 226,446 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 188,779 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 188,779 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 175,853 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 165,581 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 154,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 132,671 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 105,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside front tyre worn uneven

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

Offside front tyre worn uneven

Rear tyres worn on legal limit recommend replacement as soon as possible (245/40 R18)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,446 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 78,446 miles

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

Offside Front 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 30 Sep 2010 55,772 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 YCE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

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

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