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WK57 GHN

2007 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,668 mi
Last recorded184,668 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 GHN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 184,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fog light not working

Pass 9 May 2023 183,651 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Pass 20 May 2022 181,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 181,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 176,605 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower damage to front bumper, underside

Front small crack in widscreen outside of swept area

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 171,805 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 171,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 158,504 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 147,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 142,092 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 142,092 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 136,335 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting close too 1.6mm

Offside Front Outer slight play in track rod end

Pass 11 May 2015 127,605 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 127,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 20,197 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside front tyre has a several cuts but not deep to cords

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre worn from outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2014 20,197 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside front tyre has a several cuts but not deep to cords

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre worn from outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2013 15,245 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 1,278 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 105,755 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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WK57 GHN is a 2007 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WK57 GHN, 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 WK57 GHN registered?

WK57 GHN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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