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GF07 YOW

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

226,353 mi
Last recorded226,353 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 226,353 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 212,668 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 206,927 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 198,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flex joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive lower engine/gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 198,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked though to cords. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment long travel. (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flex joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive lower engine/gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 190,368 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has weld repair

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 190,252 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel has weld repair

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 177,497 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

eml glowing

Fail 29 Jun 2020 177,497 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

eml glowing

Pass 3 May 2019 158,456 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2019 158,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2018 142,951 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2018 142,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2017 128,651 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 May 2017 128,651 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 May 2016 115,853 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2015 105,311 miles

Rear brake warning sensor wire close to brake disc

Fail 19 May 2015 105,311 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S/R brake pad warning sensor touching brake disc. warning lamp on dash not on.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 100,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet test

Pass 27 Jun 2013 95,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,923 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 61,275 miles

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

Offside Front 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 YOW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

GF07 YOW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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