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GV07 UOR

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,223 mi
Last recorded131,223 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV07 UOR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 131,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth edge. 1.6mm Main tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth edge. 2.0mm Main tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Main tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Sill, Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Pass 7 Dec 2021 124,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2.2mm size 225/50 x17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 124,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted Bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2.2mm size 225/50 x17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 117,781 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 109,689 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 101,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 101,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 90,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 79,554 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 75,373 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 67,721 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 61,418 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 56,360 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 26 May 2011 47,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 33,965 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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GV07 UOR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GV07 UOR, 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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GV07 UOR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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