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AV57 OFU

2007 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,034 mi
Last recorded198,034 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 OFU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 198,034 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 194,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Nov 2019 192,385 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 182,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 162,210 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 161,710 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing bolt sheared in hub (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 147,754 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 147,745 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective airbag light staying on (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake light inop

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

engine oil on low

Pass 5 Nov 2015 134,814 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 134,814 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 110,845 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 31 Oct 2012 84,287 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 77,780 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 61,086 miles

oil level just above minimum

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 OFU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AV57 OFU, 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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What year was AV57 OFU registered?

AV57 OFU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is AV57 OFU safe to buy?

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