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YT57 TZM

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,457 mi
Last recorded209,457 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 TZM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 209,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 209,239 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 191,038 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 171,574 miles

Nearside Front Shockabsorber cover loose

Nearside Front Spring fitted incorrectly

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

Offside Front Shockabsorber cover loose

Offside Front Spring fitted incorrectly

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 171,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shockabsorber cover loose

Nearside Front Spring fitted incorrectly

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

Offside Front Shockabsorber cover loose

Offside Front Spring fitted incorrectly

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 152,113 miles

ENGINE COVER & TRAY FITTED OBSCURING VIEW

UNDER SILL TRAY FITTED OBSCURING VIEW

Pass 19 Oct 2019 132,022 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 116,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 116,205 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 110,229 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,348 miles

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

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

Undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 24 Aug 2016 99,348 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,436 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 98,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 83,193 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,050 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 83,050 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,570 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

engine light on

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r arm bush delaminating

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r arm bush delaminating

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 78,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres shelfing on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 78,966 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres shelfing on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,946 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,557 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 54,227 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,053 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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YT57 TZM is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey 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 YT57 TZM, 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 YT57 TZM registered?

YT57 TZM is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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