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YY57 MJE

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

256,552 mi
Last recorded256,552 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 MJE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 256,552 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2022 256,474 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2022 256,474 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2021 255,977 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2020 253,456 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Jul 2020 253,456 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2019 247,743 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2018 242,314 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 242,314 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 229,831 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 229,809 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 194,696 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2015 161,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

rear dif seal leaking?

Pass 8 Jul 2014 115,121 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 107,322 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 93,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 89,068 miles

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

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

Screw in outer shoulder of front offside tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,794 miles

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

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

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 MJE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY57 MJE, 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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YY57 MJE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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