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GR57 XNT

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,183 mi
Last recorded151,183 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 XNT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 151,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 151,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 133,163 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 133,161 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 125,413 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 122,622 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 122,622 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 118,303 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2016 113,478 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2016 113,478 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 103,761 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 103,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 92,385 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)

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

ADVICE OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGES STARTED TO WEAR.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 79,796 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 79,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,088 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,218 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 36,912 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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GR57 XNT is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GR57 XNT, 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 GR57 XNT registered?

GR57 XNT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is GR57 XNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR57 XNT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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