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GJ07 WGE

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

222,359 mi
Last recorded222,359 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 WGE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2023 222,359 miles

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

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 16 Mar 2022 217,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 19 Mar 2021 209,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 25 Mar 2020 202,976 miles

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

near side front+off side front anti roll bar links boot worn

Pass 29 Mar 2019 193,623 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 183,768 miles

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

both rear tyres worn from edges

Pass 21 Mar 2017 176,596 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 170,774 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 151,833 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 140,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 132,802 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear park brake efficiency low

Pass 31 Mar 2012 122,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 114,532 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 94,533 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 WGE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ07 WGE, 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 WGE registered?

GJ07 WGE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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