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GU57 RFN

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,844 mi
Last recorded60,844 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 RFN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,844 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,336 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 51,336 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,505 miles

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

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

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 RFN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFN, 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 GU57 RFN registered?

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

Is GU57 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU57 RFN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU57 RFN have outstanding finance?

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