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AV57 LXZ

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

225,142 mi
Last recorded225,142 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 LXZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 225,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 216,640 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 206,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 198,649 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 191,470 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F & N/S/R TYRES ARE ALL DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRES

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Pass 19 Mar 2021 186,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 186,151 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 183,384 miles

Nearside Front TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH IN TREAD

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 174,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE & PERISHING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE & PERISHING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 168,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 158,539 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 141,103 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 141,103 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 122,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 10 Apr 2015 121,756 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside parkbrake effort lower than normal

Pass 4 Apr 2014 102,052 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished

Center stop lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,109 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 84,099 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 69,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,328 miles

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

dent in n/s.

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 4 Dec 2010 53,323 miles

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

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

dent in n/s.

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

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 LXZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

AV57 LXZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is AV57 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 LXZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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