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BK57 XFH

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,201 mi
Last recorded110,201 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 XFH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 110,201 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm inner bush conditon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm front bush condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 110,201 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm inner bush conditon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm front bush condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 106,621 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 96,230 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 81,335 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 81,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 68,481 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 60,149 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 58,596 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 56,003 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,685 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,899 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,505 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,627 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 35,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/19 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 26,759 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 21,763 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,724 miles

Neasride front tyre deep cut in sidewall not down to cords

Pass 20 Sep 2011 12,756 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 9,292 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 XFH is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XFH, 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 BK57 XFH registered?

BK57 XFH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is BK57 XFH safe to buy?

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