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DA57 HYS

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

213,361 mi
Last recorded213,361 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 HYS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 213,361 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 203,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 197,909 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2022 193,423 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2021 185,219 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has just under 3mm tread depth left. Worn on inner edge.

Fail 5 Feb 2021 185,219 miles

Position lamp not working Both front. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has just under 3mm tread depth left. Worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 179,438 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 179,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 98y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 168,781 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 159,429 miles

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

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)

differential leaking fluid

Pass 1 Feb 2017 148,983 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 148,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working angel eyes (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 138,879 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 138,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 127,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 113,376 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 103,173 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 93,266 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to limit on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2012 92,952 miles

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

nearside door mirror outer case missing

Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,930 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 65,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DA57 HYS is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DA57 HYS, 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 DA57 HYS registered?

DA57 HYS is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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