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GY07 PSX

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,010 mi
Last recorded182,010 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY07 PSX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 182,010 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 176,028 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 168,055 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 161,192 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 150,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 137,971 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 126,002 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 125,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,145 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 112,087 miles

Engine bay covers fitted.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Under trays/covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 112,087 miles

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

Engine bay covers fitted.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Under trays/covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 106,947 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 106,947 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,000 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,345 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 71,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 45,634 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 45,634 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 35,927 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 35,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GY07 PSX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GY07 PSX, 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 GY07 PSX registered?

GY07 PSX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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