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SY57 GME

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,116 mi
Last recorded176,116 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 GME
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 176,116 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 176,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x two (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 169,859 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 159,865 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear light cracked, not emitting white light

Fail 19 Nov 2020 159,865 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear light cracked, not emitting white light

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 147,155 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

park brake just met min req

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2019 147,155 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

park brake just met min req

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2018 134,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 120,872 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,744 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,219 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,150 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 79,068 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,970 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 65,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2012 53,910 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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SY57 GME is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY57 GME, 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 SY57 GME registered?

SY57 GME is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is SY57 GME safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY57 GME shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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