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GL57 NPD

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,449 mi
Last recorded154,449 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 NPD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 154,449 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2021 154,444 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 138,517 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 120,250 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 100,924 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded / scored

both rear brake discs heavily corroded / scored

front and rear brake pads wearing unevenly and low

o/s/r & n/s/r lower suspension arms - bushes perished and split / worn

Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,960 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 86,960 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Inner Arm (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,611 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 22 Jan 2016 82,611 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2015 75,579 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 75,579 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 66,453 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 53,953 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 41,678 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,010 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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GL57 NPD is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GL57 NPD, 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 NPD registered?

GL57 NPD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2007.

Is GL57 NPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 NPD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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