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GV07 WVB

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,995 mi
Last recorded191,995 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV07 WVB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 191,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 187,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 183,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 178,077 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 178,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 172,334 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 165,737 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 156,820 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 156,820 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flex leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 146,973 miles

Slight kerb damage to n/s front tyre.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 146,973 miles

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

Slight kerb damage to n/s front tyre.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 135,643 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 122,626 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 111,867 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 101,589 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 89,094 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,788 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 76,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,478 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,061 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 WVB is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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