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GY07 XDC

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,693 mi
Last recorded168,693 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY07 XDC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 168,693 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 168,689 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 162,293 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 162,293 miles

Front Outer Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 154,664 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 141,861 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 141,861 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 128,121 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 120,186 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 120,186 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 114,415 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 109,355 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 102,358 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 90,269 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 85,905 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 85,905 miles

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

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 14 Mar 2012 79,730 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 72,860 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,082 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 59,355 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XDC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc 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 GY07 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

GY07 XDC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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