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GL07 ZXW

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,911 mi
Last recorded170,911 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 ZXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 170,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 170,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 160,996 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 144,666 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 133,321 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 133,321 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 125,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 118,503 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 118,494 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 110,905 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 110,905 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 107,367 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 101,506 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 99,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 99,189 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2014 88,621 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs badly worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

diesel emissions too low to be recorded

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,351 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 27,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZXW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

GL07 ZXW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is GL07 ZXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL07 ZXW shows 21 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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