MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/r tyre inner egde stepping
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside sill covers fitted
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
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
Inner rim distorted on N/S front wheel
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?
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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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