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GR07 ORK

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,094 mi
Last recorded147,094 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 147,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 134,611 miles

both front strut top mounts slight play at upper mount

front pads getting low

Fail 24 Mar 2018 134,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

both front strut top mounts slight play at upper mount

front pads getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2017 123,523 miles

Nearside Front jacking pod missing

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 123,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front jacking pod missing

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 114,307 miles

exhaust emissions are to low to obtain a reading

Pass 25 Mar 2015 107,116 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 107,115 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,300 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 86,822 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT COVER SILL AND JACKING POINT HAS DAMAGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Aug 2011 75,701 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,210 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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GR07 ORK is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORK, 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 ORK registered?

GR07 ORK is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 August 2007.

Is GR07 ORK safe to buy?

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