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DG57 KNZ

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

193,911 mi
Last recorded193,911 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 KNZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 193,911 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Jun 2026 193,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Jul 2025 188,496 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated grease escaping from joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 26 Jun 2025 188,496 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket lighting fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated grease escaping from joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Jul 2024 182,083 miles

Unable to carry out fill inspection of all components due to undertrays fitted

light corrosion underside including some components

Pass 13 Jun 2023 169,399 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 169,367 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 167,312 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 167,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 159,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2019 150,997 miles

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

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

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 4 Jul 2018 142,954 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 142,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 137,931 miles

abs and airbag light on prior to test, however extinguished as normal at time of test

Fail 5 Jul 2017 137,925 miles

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

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

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

abs and airbag light on prior to test, however extinguished as normal at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2016 137,708 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 127,400 miles

both side rear suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

child seat fitted to N/S/R seat, seatbelt not tested fully

Pass 3 Jul 2014 110,087 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 3 Jul 2014 110,087 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 98,844 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 88,960 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 88,960 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,297 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 54,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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DG57 KNZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DG57 KNZ, 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 DG57 KNZ registered?

DG57 KNZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is DG57 KNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG57 KNZ shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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