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GP07 PWE

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,755 mi
Last recorded160,755 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 PWE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 160,755 miles

Engine, outer side sills and underfloor covered

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside front and offside front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 160,755 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Engine, outer side sills and underfloor covered

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside front and offside front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 156,897 miles

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

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 152,760 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 148,605 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 143,780 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 143,776 miles

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

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 139,248 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2020 135,305 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2020 135,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 123,464 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges. ATT SOON

Both rear tyres treads wearing low

Engine covers, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front and rear brake pads 2/3 worbn

Pass 25 Jan 2018 111,519 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted

Sills covered

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2018 111,519 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted

Sills covered

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 99,280 miles

Under trays fitted and outer sills covered

Fail 10 Jan 2017 99,203 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted and outer sills covered

Pass 11 Feb 2016 87,915 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills covered

both rear tyre valves badly perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 74,204 miles

both rear tyre valves perished

offside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,605 miles

Uneven wear offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,035 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,893 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,868 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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GP07 PWE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PWE, 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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GP07 PWE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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