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GJ57 KNU

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

115,394 mi
Last recorded115,394 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 KNU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 115,394 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 May 2026 115,379 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 108,624 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 103,765 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 101,565 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,425 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,317 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 87,314 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,504 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 84,504 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 82,557 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 82,545 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 80,714 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 80,714 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Oct 2018 80,696 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet secondary retaining device defective

Pass 1 Nov 2017 78,202 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2017 78,202 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 77,994 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction handbrake light on indicates fault (3.1.7)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,840 miles

Rear advise rear pads very low

Offside Front close to limit

Fail 22 Jun 2016 73,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front close to limit

Rear advise rear pads very low

Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 65,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF has winter tyre fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 55,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF has winter tyre fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,791 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,212 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,634 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,611 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,287 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 KNU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 GJ57 KNU, 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 GJ57 KNU registered?

GJ57 KNU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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