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WR07 GZE

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,670 mi
Last recorded160,670 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 160,670 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 160,184 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 133,465 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 117,456 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 111,020 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 111,018 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,280 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 101,228 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,576 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 91,284 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 91,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,625 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,698 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 GZE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GZE, 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 GZE registered?

WR07 GZE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 2007.

Is WR07 GZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR07 GZE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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