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GL07 YGU

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,702 mi
Last recorded118,702 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 YGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 118,702 miles

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

Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve x2 (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 118,700 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 109,896 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 109,895 miles

Front fog lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 104,225 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 85,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 84,602 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,403 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,975 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Fail 22 Sep 2012 54,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,508 miles

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front brake disc inner face is scorred.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,862 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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GL07 YGU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL07 YGU, 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 GL07 YGU registered?

GL07 YGU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 16 July 2007.

Is GL07 YGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL07 YGU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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