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GP57 UVZ

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,694 mi
Last recorded117,694 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 117,694 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 117,691 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 105,641 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 93,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 89,803 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,765 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,780 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning lamp indicating tyre pressures

Pass 7 Jan 2020 89,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2019 86,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 82,484 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 78,097 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 73,597 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 73,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on limits 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 69,453 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,030 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 63,931 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,890 miles

near side front tyre bald on inner edge

off side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,764 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 50,758 miles

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

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

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 UVZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GP57 UVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP57 UVZ registered?

GP57 UVZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is GP57 UVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP57 UVZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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