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YH57 YNG

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,955 mi
Last recorded156,955 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 156,955 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 156,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 137,690 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 133,340 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 127,053 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 124,402 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 122,250 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 111,135 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 101,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 101,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,242 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 May 2017 91,242 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 May 2016 84,111 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 78,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 78,500 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 70,410 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 70,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 63,348 miles

Emission to low for DSM to read

Front discs in poor condition - STRONG ADVISE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 63,348 miles

Emission to low for DSM to read

Front discs in poor condition - STRONG ADVISE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 55,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2012 55,586 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,310 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,025 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 41,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 YNG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YNG, 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 YNG registered?

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

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