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YY57 KSX

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,962 mi
Last recorded140,962 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 KSX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 140,962 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 126,675 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 126,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure linkage seperated from ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 118,675 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 118,625 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 98,917 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 69,269 miles

Exhaust front pipe heat shield slightly loose

Fail 10 Jan 2013 36,269 miles

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

Exhaust front pipe heat shield slightly loose

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 43,953 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,493 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 22,148 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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YY57 KSX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YY57 KSX, 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 YY57 KSX registered?

YY57 KSX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is YY57 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY57 KSX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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