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GX07 YGZ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,425 mi
Last recorded152,425 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX07 YGZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 152,425 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 152,425 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 149,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 149,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 147,226 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 147,226 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 143,010 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 131,680 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 131,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 127,782 miles

all four tyres close to limit 225/50r17

Pass 28 Feb 2013 114,290 miles

Full length floor tray fitted

Near side rear tyre close to limit

Off side front tyre wearing @ outer edge

Over sills fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2012 104,563 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 84,938 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,063 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 70,063 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,431 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,109 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 30,375 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,324 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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GX07 YGZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GX07 YGZ, 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 GX07 YGZ registered?

GX07 YGZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2007.

Is GX07 YGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX07 YGZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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