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A14 GUP

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,232 mi
Last recorded110,232 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GUP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 110,232 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 110,232 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 108,167 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 100,755 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 94,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2017 82,573 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,218 miles

o/s/r outer c.v joint leaking grease

Fail 18 Oct 2016 75,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r outer c.v joint leaking grease

Pass 26 Nov 2015 70,209 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 70,098 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 65,155 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,652 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 59,652 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,622 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,504 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,881 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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A14 GUP is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A14 GUP, 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 A14 GUP registered?

A14 GUP is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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