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AV57 JYK

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,399 mi
Last recorded146,399 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 JYK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 146,399 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted covering components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 146,399 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted covering components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 134,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer driveshaft boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer driveshaft boot deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2020 124,617 miles

Offside Rear Outer wheel bearing or cv joint leaking grease

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 124,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel bearing or cv joint leaking grease

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 114,502 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft boot deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2019 114,452 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft boot deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2018 109,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,683 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,371 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,169 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,180 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 63,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,829 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,244 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,055 miles

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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AV57 JYK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV57 JYK, 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 AV57 JYK registered?

AV57 JYK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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