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GD07 DDL

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,321 mi
Last recorded189,321 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD07 DDL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 189,321 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 189,321 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 187,101 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 187,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 183,907 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 178,003 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 177,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 166,992 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 166,992 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 155,330 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 149,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsf and osf strongly advise replace.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Fail 28 Mar 2019 149,624 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsf and osf strongly advise replace.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Pass 9 Apr 2018 140,416 miles

245/40/R18/97Y. Fronts 3mm. Rears 2mm.

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 132,329 miles

245/40/R18/97Y. OF 3 OR 3 NR 3 NF 4mm.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 132,088 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

245/40/R18/97Y. OF 3 OR 3 NR 3 NF 4mm.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 121,841 miles

245/40/R18/93Y. OF 3 OR 5 NR 4 NF 5mm.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 111,557 miles

245/40/R18/93Y. OF 4 OR 2 NR 2 NF 5mm.Rears have been run for sometime at incorrect pressures.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 111,557 miles

245/40/R18/93Y. OF 4 OR 2 NR 2 NF 5mm.Rears have been run for sometime at incorrect pressures.

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 100,300 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 91,666 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,336 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 86,336 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2011 74,216 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 60,473 miles

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

UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

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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GD07 DDL is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD07 DDL, 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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GD07 DDL is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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