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GJ57 CSV

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

170,174 mi
Last recorded170,174 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 CSV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 170,174 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

osf brake disc slightly distorted...

rubbing noise coming from osr wheel.

Fail 27 Jul 2018 169,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. 225/50x17 98w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 147,424 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 126,735 miles

225 50 17 98 w

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seats fitted nsr outer and osr outer

osf tyre has uneven wear

osr tyre has uneven wear

there is a few teeth on the park brake ratchet paw that are faulty

Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,522 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

n/s/r tyre, inner sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2014 90,946 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear pads wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,280 miles

All tyre valve dust caps missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,678 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,392 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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GJ57 CSV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GJ57 CSV, 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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GJ57 CSV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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