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A20 GGK

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

251,855 mi
Last recorded251,855 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 GGK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 251,855 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 240,979 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 226,549 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 208,378 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 194,008 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 184,141 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 161,476 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 161,475 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2017 152,549 miles

undershields fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2017 152,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undershields fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 120,874 miles

undershields fitted full lenght of vehicle and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 105,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 148,947 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 69,617 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,210 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 30,621 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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A20 GGK is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A20 GGK, 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 A20 GGK registered?

A20 GGK is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 November 2007.

Is A20 GGK safe to buy?

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