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BV57 BCY

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,169 mi
Last recorded43,169 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 BCY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 43,169 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 38,799 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 35,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 34,945 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 34,265 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 33,035 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 32,502 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,733 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 29,019 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer edge

Offside Front tyre perished on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2017 27,530 miles

Nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,489 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 25,458 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,442 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 23,427 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 21,426 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 16,359 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 12,480 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 10,315 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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BV57 BCY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV57 BCY, 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 BV57 BCY registered?

BV57 BCY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is BV57 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV57 BCY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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