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BK57 FTT

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

274,596 mi
Last recorded274,596 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 FTT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 274,596 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 255,315 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 156,397 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2019 156,396 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing x4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 150,267 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 150,246 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 134,673 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 123,388 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 108,335 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 97,761 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 97,761 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 86,646 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 lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,423 miles

emissions to clean to register.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,530 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

left front tyre bald outer edge

left rear tyre bald inner edge

park brake effiency lower left side

Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,208 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 FTT is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 BK57 FTT, 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 FTT registered?

BK57 FTT is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is BK57 FTT safe to buy?

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