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GU07 FGV

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,168 mi
Last recorded120,168 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 120,168 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has outer wall damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre has outer wall damage

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 120,168 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has outer wall damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre has outer wall damage

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 114,034 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing to check certain component

Pass 11 Jul 2015 109,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2015 109,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 101,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 147,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 85,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low reading nearside park brakw

Pass 26 Mar 2011 79,708 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,727 miles

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

n/s rear seatbelt has a twist in it

Fail 1 Mar 2010 72,725 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear seatbelt has a twist in it

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 FGV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU07 FGV, 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 FGV registered?

GU07 FGV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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