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CU57 RVM

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,193 mi
Last recorded154,193 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 RVM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 154,193 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 150,176 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 137,238 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 128,720 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 110,268 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on the legal tread depth limit.(1.6mm).

Fail 14 May 2015 110,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside raer tyre worn on the legal tread depth limit.(1.6mm).

Pass 19 Sep 2013 101,129 miles

front wheel rims dented

rear brake pads very low

rear radius arm bushes worn

rear wheel rims dented

Fail 19 Sep 2013 101,104 miles

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

front wheel rims dented

rear brake pads very low

rear radius arm bushes worn

rear wheel rims dented

Pass 27 Sep 2012 92,286 miles

offside front tyre wear inner edge

rear pads low

Fail 27 Sep 2012 92,286 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wear inner edge

rear pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,821 miles

rear pads low

rear tyres 2-3mm

Fail 12 Sep 2011 81,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear pads low

rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,353 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)

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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CU57 RVM is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CU57 RVM, 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 CU57 RVM registered?

CU57 RVM is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is CU57 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU57 RVM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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