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GL57 KLU

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,283 mi
Last recorded171,283 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 KLU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 171,283 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 171,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 162,069 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 162,069 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 148,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 142,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 4 Jul 2019 211,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 196,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 193,097 miles

Nearside Front jacking point mounting missing

Offside Rear seat belt stalk faulty intermittent

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

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

hand brake effort v. low only 16%

Pass 18 Jul 2016 188,619 miles

Nearside Front jacking point mounting missing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

hand brake effort low only 17%

Pass 20 Jul 2015 105,989 miles

tracking required

Fail 20 Jul 2015 105,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

tracking required

Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,678 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 79,678 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 65,047 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,020 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wear low.

Fail 16 Dec 2010 54,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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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GL57 KLU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GL57 KLU, 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 GL57 KLU registered?

GL57 KLU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2007.

Is GL57 KLU safe to buy?

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