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GU57 AMX

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

241,700 mi
Last recorded241,700 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 AMX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 241,700 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn low.

slight exhaust blow from front flexi section.

Pass 7 Jul 2021 226,295 miles

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

offside front inner wheel arch liner loose.

slight play in nearside front lower arm (rear) outer ball joint.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 217,383 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 217,383 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 203,882 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 203,596 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 186,341 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 168,249 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 154,961 miles

Nearside Rear body damage

Fail 3 Nov 2016 154,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear body damage

Pass 11 Nov 2015 137,716 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 137,716 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 132,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 118,008 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 96,160 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 96,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 26 Nov 2011 75,246 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,334 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,377 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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GU57 AMX 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 73.7%.

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 GU57 AMX, 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 GU57 AMX registered?

GU57 AMX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is GU57 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU57 AMX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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