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AF57 ZFA

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,442 mi
Last recorded178,442 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 ZFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2025 178,442 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm, front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounts on floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower alloy arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 shocks. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 280,860 miles

Front both front seat belts lazy retracting.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms, all bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 160,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 153,407 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 153,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 143,072 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 20 Feb 2019 143,072 miles

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

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

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

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

N/s/f tyre is worn badly on sidewalls - has been driven on flat.

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2018 132,903 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 5 Mar 2018 132,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2017 125,119 miles

Both Rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seats fitted preventing inspection of seat and seatbelt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2016 115,463 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s side repeater is going pale

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2015 95,034 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,641 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,666 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 76,944 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,053 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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AF57 ZFA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 103,362 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 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF57 ZFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF57 ZFA registered?

AF57 ZFA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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