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GU07 FFC

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,208 mi
Last recorded197,208 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 FFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 197,208 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 197,208 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 190,804 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 190,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2019 188,199 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of rear arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 180,670 miles

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

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

Rear Brake discs corroding on edges

Rear Slight stains of fuel on tank

Fail 9 Oct 2018 180,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake discs corroding on edges

Rear Slight stains of fuel on tank

Pass 3 Nov 2017 174,564 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 161,785 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 161,785 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low no pattern (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 148,803 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 148,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 142,640 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 139,070 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 136,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 134,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 130,267 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 130,267 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 97,044 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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GU07 FFC 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 68.4%.

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 GU07 FFC, 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 GU07 FFC registered?

GU07 FFC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is GU07 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU07 FFC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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