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GP57 DXA

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,093 mi
Last recorded146,093 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 DXA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 146,093 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 133,719 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 133,719 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 124,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 124,903 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 121,908 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 121,908 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 114,918 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 114,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 101,707 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 101,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 95,661 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 95,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 93,598 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,951 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,242 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,438 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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GP57 DXA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GP57 DXA, 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 GP57 DXA registered?

GP57 DXA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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