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GF07 UOL

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

227,713 mi
Last recorded227,713 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 227,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 227,711 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 208,447 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 208,445 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 198,288 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 198,285 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 191,445 miles

water pump leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2018 180,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section poor,broken with closer inspection maybe to excess. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror,nearside poor also. (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake flex bracket ill fitted,pipes and wiring close to inner wheel rim....also coil sitting in a different position to nearside...

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush play apparent but not to excess.maybe pin/bush or a ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 169,536 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 158,667 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 158,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 145,875 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 131,773 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 131,717 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 114,813 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres low on inner edges?

oil level very high?

Fail 17 Apr 2013 114,532 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres low on inner edges?

oil level very high?

Pass 12 Jun 2012 103,635 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 91,703 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 90,439 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 72,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UOL is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

GF07 UOL is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 4 June 2007.

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