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YH57 YDM

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,080 mi
Last recorded164,080 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 164,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Low screenwash warning light on - washer work ok

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged no cords showing or bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service light on

Fail 23 Jul 2026 164,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Low screenwash warning light on - washer work ok

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged no cords showing or bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service light on

Pass 26 Jun 2025 161,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x1 nail and x1 screw in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 159,033 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2024 159,023 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2022 149,562 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Service light on

Pass 5 Aug 2021 147,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edge - main tread OK (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 143,229 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 143,229 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 134,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service light on

Fail 18 Oct 2018 134,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service light on

TPM warning indicates a fault

Pass 6 Oct 2017 128,952 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 112,156 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2015 101,754 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 74,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has a nik out of outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 18 May 2011 56,971 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 May 2010 43,620 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 YDM is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YDM, 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 YDM registered?

YH57 YDM is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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