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GJ07 LWO

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,544 mi
Last recorded58,544 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 LWO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 58,544 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 58,213 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 58,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2023 57,360 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 56,060 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 56,060 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 54,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fwd arm, fwd bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 53,269 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 52,291 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 52,291 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 50,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,709 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 48,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 47,112 miles

OSF tyre close to canvas on inside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,009 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,204 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 44,204 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 43,377 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 43,377 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2012 37,159 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,809 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 25,372 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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GJ07 LWO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver 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 GJ07 LWO, 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 GJ07 LWO registered?

GJ07 LWO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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