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164,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Service light on
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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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.
Is YH57 YDM safe to buy?
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