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AK57 YFB

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,650 mi
Last recorded178,650 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 YFB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 178,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 164,662 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 164,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 146,119 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 146,119 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 129,194 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 129,194 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre is on 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 14 Jul 2014 112,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre inner egde stepping

Fail 14 Jul 2014 112,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre inner egde stepping

Pass 4 Jul 2013 92,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2013 92,270 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2010 44,035 miles

Inner rim distorted on N/S front wheel

Fail 8 Oct 2010 44,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Inner rim distorted on N/S front wheel

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YFB is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK57 YFB, 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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AK57 YFB is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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