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EF57 BJE

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,362 mi
Last recorded145,362 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 BJE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 145,362 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 135,700 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Looks like it is coming from rear propshaft joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 122,403 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 122,402 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 184,833 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 103,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 97,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 97,773 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 81,497 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,252 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,383 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,084 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall.

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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EF57 BJE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF57 BJE, 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 EF57 BJE registered?

EF57 BJE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 24 November 2007.

Is EF57 BJE safe to buy?

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