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GU57 RFZ

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,652 mi
Last recorded197,652 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 RFZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2024 197,652 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front end damage, radiator insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 178,949 miles

Rear unable tio check rear seat belts

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2023 178,949 miles

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

Rear unable tio check rear seat belts

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2022 155,706 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 155,706 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 142,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 136,471 miles

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

Nearside front brake backing plate insecure

Vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 2 Nov 2020 136,471 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside front brake backing plate insecure

Vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 29 Oct 2019 129,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 112,514 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 112,514 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,907 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 96,907 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad sensor wire (1.9.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,552 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 75,086 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 109,181 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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2012 82,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2011 40,018 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 29,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,326 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 RFZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

GU57 RFZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is GU57 RFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU57 RFZ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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