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AK57 SRO

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,247 mi
Last recorded169,247 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 SRO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 169,247 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 159,440 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 153,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall damage

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 204,767 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 204,767 miles

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

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)

engine diag light on

Pass 30 Oct 2013 171,033 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 171,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 136,853 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 100,132 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,889 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front inner brake pad worn

nearside rear brake pads worn

offside front inner brake pad worn

offside rear brake pads worn

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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AK57 SRO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK57 SRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK57 SRO registered?

AK57 SRO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 2007.

Is AK57 SRO safe to buy?

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