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GF57 UTB

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

340,244 mi
Last recorded340,244 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 UTB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 340,244 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 201,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 193,992 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 193,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 175,456 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 175,456 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing locking mechanism missing or stuck under seat (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 165,756 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 155,414 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 146,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 130,602 miles

Advise condition of front brake discs .

Advise uneven wear on all four tyres plus close to legal limit.

Pass 2 May 2014 115,258 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,474 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,253 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,777 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 29,580 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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GF57 UTB is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF57 UTB, 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 GF57 UTB registered?

GF57 UTB is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2007.

Is GF57 UTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 UTB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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