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GF07 UOG

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,931 mi
Last recorded187,931 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 UOG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 187,931 miles

Oil leak ()

both outer mirror glasses deteriorating

condensation inside n/s headlamp

damage to front number plate

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Fail 13 Jan 2018 187,531 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

advice tracking check

both outer mirror glasses deteriorating

condensation inside n/s headlamp

damage to front number plate

front wiper blades weak

n/s/f tyre on limit outer edge bald

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2017 165,730 miles

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

front number plate cracked

heat sheild on exhaust loose

outer mirrors deteriorating

Fail 30 Jan 2017 165,730 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front number plate cracked

heat sheild on exhaust loose

outer mirrors deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2016 148,683 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

rear brake pads worn

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 148,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

rear brake pads worn

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 123,943 miles

flat spot damage to o/s/r wheel rim

front number plate cracked

front washers weak

n/s/r reverse light not working

Fail 6 Feb 2015 123,943 miles

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

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

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

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

flat spot damage to o/s/r wheel rim

front number plate cracked

front washers weak

n/s/r reverse light not working

Pass 15 Feb 2014 101,792 miles

damage to front grille

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2013 88,349 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,985 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 78,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 72,920 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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GF07 UOG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UOG, 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 UOG registered?

GF07 UOG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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