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YH57 YVK

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,750 mi
Last recorded112,750 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 112,750 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 103,910 miles

Both rear lower suspension arms bushes starting to split

Rear discs and pads showing signs of wear and corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2016 103,910 miles

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

Both rear lower suspension arms bushes starting to split

Nearside front and nearside rear brakes have slight judder

Rear discs and pads showing signs of wear and corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2015 92,534 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,923 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 69,736 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,801 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 61,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,065 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 34,588 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 3,909 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 YVK is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH57 YVK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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