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GU57 HVD

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,838 mi
Last recorded118,838 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 HVD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 118,838 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm front bushes adjacent fuel tank (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 113,823 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm front bushes adjacent fuel tank (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 106,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,198 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,085 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2019 84,906 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 76,440 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 2 Nov 2017 68,906 miles

service lamp on

Fail 26 Oct 2017 68,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very low (4.1.E.1)

service lamp on

Pass 5 Oct 2016 51,646 miles

Front brakes- judder (slight)

Nearside Rear tyre - nail

Fail 5 Oct 2016 51,646 miles

Front brakes- judder (slight)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre - nail

Pass 31 Oct 2015 43,821 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,349 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,525 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,511 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,948 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,870 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 HVD is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GU57 HVD, 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 HVD registered?

GU57 HVD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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