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WR07 GYN

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

231,806 mi
Last recorded231,806 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR07 GYN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 231,806 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 219,236 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 192,682 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 174,621 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 174,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 160,122 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)

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

emissions to low to register

Pass 2 Jan 2014 141,760 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 127,499 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 121,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2011 114,673 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres worn low and uneven

Pass 4 May 2010 89,394 miles

front registration plate disfigured - just acceptable

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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WR07 GYN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WR07 GYN, 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 WR07 GYN registered?

WR07 GYN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 11 May 2007.

Is WR07 GYN safe to buy?

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