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CA57 OPD

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,316 mi
Last recorded187,316 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 OPD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 187,316 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users ON ACCELERATION (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS LAMP ILLUMINATED

Fail 24 Dec 2019 187,316 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG ROTATION (5.2.3 (i))

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users ON ACCELERATION (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS LAMP ILLUMINATED

Pass 27 Dec 2018 171,372 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 171,372 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 152,041 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 148,051 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 148,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 137,208 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2015 137,066 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 123,432 miles

Emissions to low to read

Pass 28 Jan 2014 119,911 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 116,977 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 109,840 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 94,785 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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CA57 OPD is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA57 OPD, 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 CA57 OPD registered?

CA57 OPD is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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