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GVU 788D

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

157,205 mi
Last recorded157,205 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVU 788D
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 157,205 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 141,416 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 135,745 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 132,314 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 132,314 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 126,862 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 123,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 122,941 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 120,972 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 114,492 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,290 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 100,354 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 93,994 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,994 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 77,231 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,088 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,246 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,398 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for GVU 788D shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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