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GF07 YOO

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,688 mi
Last recorded209,688 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 YOO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 209,688 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 199,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

o/s parking brake reading low

Fail 29 May 2020 199,407 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s parking brake reading low

Pass 9 Mar 2019 187,569 miles

all four tyres worn 225/50/17

nsr brake hose deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2019 187,495 miles

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

all four tyres worn 225/50/17

nsr brake hose deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2019 187,306 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 rf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 184,223 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 179,864 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 170,130 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 160,276 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front arb link arm ball joint dust covers slightly perished

offside rear handbrake just meeting legal requiremnet

Pass 1 Mar 2014 154,504 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 145,697 miles

emissions machine cannot detect a reading from vehicle exhaust as emmisions are so low.

Fail 30 Mar 2013 145,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

emissions machine cannot detect a reading from vehicle exhaust as emmisions are so low.

Pass 30 May 2012 135,747 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 118,868 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 118,251 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 104,769 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 May 2010 103,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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 YOO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YOO, 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 YOO registered?

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

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