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YH57 YKA

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,932 mi
Last recorded177,932 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 YKA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 177,932 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 177,932 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 172,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 172,589 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 164,504 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 158,531 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 142,294 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both front anti roll bar dustcovers deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2018 128,831 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 114,362 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 114,341 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 103,448 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 103,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cut in inner tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,315 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 93,313 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,839 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 82,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,122 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 72,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,785 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,826 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)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,284 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 YKA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKA, 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 YKA registered?

YH57 YKA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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