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GR07 MFJ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

220,069 mi
Last recorded220,069 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 MFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 220,069 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 212,371 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 212,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 208,002 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 205,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 205,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 200,433 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear antiroll bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexible brake hoses outer casings cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2021 200,433 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear antiroll bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb with llb434 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexible brake hoses outer casings cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 195,796 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2020 195,796 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2019 193,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit across centre 3/4 of tread 225/50r17rf (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit across centre 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 193,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit across centre 3/4 of tread 225/50r17rf (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit across centre 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 183,344 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r tyre down to 3mm n/s/r tyre down to 4mm

Fail 27 Dec 2018 183,340 miles

Nearside Front 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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r tyre down to 3mm n/s/r tyre down to 4mm

Pass 22 Dec 2017 168,376 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Dec 2017 168,376 miles

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

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

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Dec 2016 158,328 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on the outer treads

Pass 22 Dec 2015 144,926 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 144,926 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 129,674 miles

screen cracked on the passenger side not affecting the drivers view

Pass 4 Dec 2013 116,460 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 116,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 105,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close to the wear indicators

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner tread

Pass 28 Dec 2011 95,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 95,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 87,850 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing thin on edges

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 87,849 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F tyre wearing thin on edges

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 64,115 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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GR07 MFJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GR07 MFJ, 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 GR07 MFJ registered?

GR07 MFJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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