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YH57 YVV

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,297 mi
Last recorded118,297 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 118,297 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under seal slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 118,297 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under seal slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 113,707 miles

slight corrosion at n/s rear outer sill

Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,444 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,124 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 77,521 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate loose on its fixing screws

offside rear (rear)upper control arm ball joint boot condition suspect

slight corrosion on nearside rear sill/jacking point

slight wear an edges of front tyres

Pass 23 Dec 2013 65,422 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded,pitted and worn

Fail 23 Dec 2013 65,422 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded,pitted and worn

Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,533 miles

DGA/SMOKE tester did not detect acceleration during emissions test due to very low emissions

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

front brake discs badly corroded and pitted on inner faces

Fail 10 Dec 2012 52,533 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

DGA/SMOKE tester did not detect acceleration during emissions test due to very low emissions

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

front brake discs badly corroded and pitted on inner faces

nearside park brake should be capable of a greater braking effort

Pass 23 Dec 2011 40,804 miles

corrosion offside and nearside front inner brake discs

Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,413 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

HANDBRAKE WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER PART OF THE WINDSCREEEN HAS A STICKER ON THE SCREEN

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL IS DAMAGED

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA IS COVERED IN PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS..THUS A FULL INSPECTION OF THE COMPONETS COULD NOT BE CHECKED

VEHICLE TESTED IN COLD AND ICEY CONDITIONS

Fail 17 Dec 2010 28,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

HANDBRAKE WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER PART OF THE WINDSCREEEN HAS A STICKER ON THE SCREEN

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL IS DAMAGED

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA IS COVERED IN PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS..THUS A FULL INSPECTION OF THE COMPONETS COULD NOT BE CHECKED

VEHICLE TESTED IN COLD AND ICEY CONDITIONS

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 YVV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH57 YVV registered?

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

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