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GP57 UJD

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

185,424 mi
Last recorded185,424 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 UJD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 185,424 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 185,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 175,672 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 175,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 165,821 miles

80% OF UNDERCARIAGE COVERED - NOT ALL COMPONANTS CAN BE FULLY CHECKED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR - ADVISE BRAKE SERVICE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR - ADVISE BRAKE SERVICE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 165,821 miles

80% OF UNDERCARIAGE COVERED - NOT ALL COMPONANTS CAN BE FULLY CHECKED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR - ADVISE BRAKE SERVICE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR - ADVISE BRAKE SERVICE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 156,709 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 156,709 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40r18 y runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40r18 y runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 144,427 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 140,204 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 140,204 miles

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view and outer casing damaged but not exposing sharp edges (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 125,371 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 125,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has deep cuts in outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 112,674 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 112,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 100,627 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 3 Nov 2014 100,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

emissions too clean to register

Pass 2 Sep 2013 85,138 miles

low emitter

nearside front tyre is wearing on both the edges

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2012 71,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 65,776 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 65,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 58,898 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 58,898 miles

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

Nearside Inner 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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GP57 UJD is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 GP57 UJD, 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 UJD registered?

GP57 UJD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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