MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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)
emissions too clean to register
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
low emitter
nearside front tyre is wearing on both the edges
nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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GP57 UJD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2007.
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