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GP07 LYO

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,866 mi
Last recorded126,866 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 LYO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 126,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 126,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 116,755 miles

Car covered in mud. Poor inspection !

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

Level control system failure

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

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

Under bonnet heat shield/sound reducing material slightly insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2024 116,604 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Car covered in mud. Poor inspection !

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

Level control system failure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under bonnet heat shield/sound reducing material slightly insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2023 109,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 101,022 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 101,022 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 86,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 78,644 miles

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

engine underside and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 73,917 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 73,916 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 25 Jul 2018 68,812 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,334 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,788 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 56,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,790 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,262 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has lump in outerr sidewall

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre slightly deformed on the outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn along the inner edge , centre tread depth 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn along the inner edge , centre tread depth 3mm

Fail 20 Jun 2012 42,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre slightly deformed on the outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn along the inner edge , centre tread depth 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn along the inner edge , centre tread depth 3mm

Pass 7 Jan 2011 26,019 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

Pass 10 May 2010 23,108 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 23,108 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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GP07 LYO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GP07 LYO, 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 GP07 LYO registered?

GP07 LYO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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The MOT history for GP07 LYO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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