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GF07 EGX

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,576 mi
Last recorded159,576 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 EGX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 159,576 miles

Front Headlamps staying to go hazy.

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

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 147,393 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 147,265 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake back plate not fully secured

Pass 6 Apr 2021 138,817 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 138,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear flexi brake hose - heavily perished

Pass 4 Apr 2020 130,867 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 122,730 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 122,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 111,721 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 100,264 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 100,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,171 miles

front wipers slightly streaky

n/s/r tyre is at 2mm, o/s/r +n/s/f is at 3mm

Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,041 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,994 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,292 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 70,469 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 70,469 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 60,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,390 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,727 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 40,727 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GF07 EGX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GF07 EGX, 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 GF07 EGX registered?

GF07 EGX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 2 April 2007.

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