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GK02 DAN

2007 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,551 mi
Last recorded131,551 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 DAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 131,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 125,907 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 122,883 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 122,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 119,920 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 116,204 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 113,054 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 112,454 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 111,996 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 111,225 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,629 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 106,422 miles

both rear and offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Jan 2014 104,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2014 104,196 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2013 99,317 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 94,990 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 87,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 69,871 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 69,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn unevenly and is low on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn unevenly and is bald on the outer edge

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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GK02 DAN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GK02 DAN, 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 GK02 DAN registered?

GK02 DAN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 16 April 2007.

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