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GU07 WYX

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

232,012 mi
Last recorded232,012 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 232,012 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 232,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 218,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 199,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 182,639 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 182,639 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached both rear (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 170,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 170,814 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 156,663 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 138,502 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 129,069 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 121,324 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 109,979 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 998,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake discs worn, lipped & corroding

nsr tyre wearing low

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Feb 2014 998,209 miles

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

front brake discs worn, lipped & corroding

nsr tyre wearing low

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,608 miles

front brake discs worn & lipped

osr tyre badly worn on inner edge

zero emissions detected

Pass 7 Mar 2012 78,668 miles

Steering lock fault on dash

Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,670 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,393 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 WYX 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WYX, 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 GU07 WYX registered?

GU07 WYX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 March 2007.

Is GU07 WYX safe to buy?

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