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YX57 WJF

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,603 mi
Last recorded178,603 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 WJF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 178,603 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 172,910 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 167,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 161,977 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2021 157,992 miles

covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2020 156,264 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 153,163 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flex is blowing

o/s/f fog lamp is missing

Pass 28 Sep 2018 150,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 146,930 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 142,006 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 142,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 125,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside parking brake low effort

brake warning light on

parking brake only just passed brake test 16%

Fail 25 Sep 2015 125,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside parking brake low effort

brake warning light on

parking brake only just passed brake test 16%

Pass 3 Sep 2014 109,738 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 109,738 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 96,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 96,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 84,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate insurcer

Pass 27 Sep 2012 84,237 miles

rear number plate insurcer

Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,339 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,378 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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YX57 WJF is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YX57 WJF, 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 YX57 WJF registered?

YX57 WJF is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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The MOT history for YX57 WJF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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