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GJ07 XYH

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,895 mi
Last recorded165,895 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 XYH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 165,895 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 152,108 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 140,475 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 132,474 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 122,318 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 98,596 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 98,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,852 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 69,852 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disks worn and slight corrosion

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,762 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 49,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XYH is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ07 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

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

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