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CE57 FDC

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

223,769 mi
Last recorded223,769 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 FDC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 223,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 213,647 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 206,374 miles

Engine oil at minimum.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm, Forward arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear, at the hub. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 206,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil at minimum.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm, Forward arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear, at the hub. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 195,634 miles

Engine oil just above minimum

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 184,306 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm with inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 184,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated Sensor is disconnected. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm with inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 11 Nov 2016 110,276 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 110,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + tyre on 2 mm center three quarter (4.1.D.1a)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 98,120 miles

Offside Rear drive-shaft leaking grease and slight noise

Fail 23 Oct 2015 98,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear drive-shaft leaking grease and slight noise

Fail 6 Nov 2014 95,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,124 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 92,378 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,703 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 81,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,873 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 75,653 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 75,639 miles

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

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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CE57 FDC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CE57 FDC, 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 CE57 FDC registered?

CE57 FDC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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