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YH57 YSV

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,979 mi
Last recorded166,979 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 166,979 miles

Front disc brakes worn thin

Nearside Front mirror lens in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

weak patterns on front light aims

Pass 11 Jan 2023 154,302 miles

Front light aims have weak patterns

Nearside Front door mirror very dull

Offside Front door mirror glass dull

front tyres have uneven wear on edges (road noise)

Fail 6 Jan 2023 154,301 miles

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

Front light aims have weak patterns

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

Nearside Front door mirror very dull

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirror glass dull

front tyres have uneven wear on edges (road noise)

Pass 21 Dec 2021 143,511 miles

Front tyres have uneven wear on edges

Nearside Front mirror glass discoloured

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low in places

Pass 11 Jan 2021 133,787 miles

Nearside Front door mirror discoloured

Fail 11 Jan 2021 133,787 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror discoloured

Pass 28 Jan 2020 125,530 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 114,441 miles

Front disc brakes in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2018 103,373 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge in places (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,736 miles

all disc brakes lightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,953 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,075 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,889 miles

screw in o/s/r/ tyre.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,010 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,970 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 YSV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSV, 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 YSV registered?

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

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