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HG57 GGP

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,921 mi
Last recorded122,921 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 GGP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 122,921 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 122,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 120,455 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 120,455 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2023 117,875 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 116,109 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 113,324 miles

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 11 Nov 2020 110,369 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted and outer sills covered

Pass 20 May 2019 108,643 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 99,870 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 84,751 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 84,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer edge of the tyre tread. tyre is worn out on the outer edge. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 74,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and vehicle undertrays obscuring some components

wipers worn

Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,398 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,448 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,296 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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HG57 GGP is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HG57 GGP, 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 HG57 GGP registered?

HG57 GGP is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 17 October 2007.

Is HG57 GGP safe to buy?

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