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GX57 NTL

2007 BMW 520

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,622 mi
Last recorded157,622 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 NTL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 157,622 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 157,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 155,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 149,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 144,320 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 144,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 131,691 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 128,613 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 121,520 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 109,945 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 109,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,206 miles

Emissions too clean for readings

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Recommend full check (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 96,955 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Emissions too clean for readings

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Recommend full check (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 83,348 miles

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on shoulders and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to full assess seatbelts

Fail 21 Mar 2016 83,348 miles

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on shoulders and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to full assess seatbelts

Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pad warning sensor damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,547 miles

Both front wheels and nearside rear wheel are slightly buckled

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear position lamp is dim and flickers slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Water in nearside rear lamp

Fail 21 Feb 2014 57,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front wheels and nearside rear wheel are slightly buckled

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear position lamp is dim, and flickers slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Water in offside rear lamp

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside parking brake effor lower than usuaal for this type of car although total braking effor is sufficient

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,357 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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GX57 NTL is a 2007 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX57 NTL, 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 GX57 NTL registered?

GX57 NTL is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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