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FT07 GZK

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

333,619 mi
Last recorded333,619 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 GZK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 333,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 204,995 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 204,995 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

reverse lights led bulb flashing white to rear

Pass 19 Oct 2020 200,083 miles

o/s/ side repeater displays some white light

rear suspension arm bushes perished

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2019 191,875 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 168,429 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 168,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 157,552 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 143,908 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 132,340 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 121,338 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 110,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 110,604 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 95,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2012 95,653 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 74,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear seats and floor full of clutter making it difficult to carry out. MOT inspetion of seats and seat belts and their mountings.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 58,243 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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FT07 GZK is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FT07 GZK, 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 FT07 GZK registered?

FT07 GZK is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 23 July 2007.

Is FT07 GZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT07 GZK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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