MOT Status
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157,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both side cv boot slightly deteriorated
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front bumper slightly damage
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play LIMITS!! (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and perished
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and perished
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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GVU 788D is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 GVU 788D, 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 GVU 788D registered?
GVU 788D is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 24 January 2007.
Is GVU 788D safe to buy?
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