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BK57 FTN

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,137 mi
Last recorded126,137 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 FTN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 126,137 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 126,137 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 123,511 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides upper bent arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 121,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 120,415 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Fail 26 Oct 2021 118,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 12 Oct 2020 113,314 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 106,782 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 104,228 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing and becoming low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides perished (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 24 Sep 2017 100,425 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear tyres splitting between tread and becoming low on tread

Pass 7 Oct 2016 96,680 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 96,680 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both [ wrong rotation] (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2015 90,893 miles

Both front tyres split between tread

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2015 90,883 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres split between tread

Nearside Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush [ movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush [ movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,630 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2013 77,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,893 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,803 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,955 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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BK57 FTN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BK57 FTN, 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 BK57 FTN registered?

BK57 FTN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is BK57 FTN safe to buy?

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