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EF57 FKO

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

193,860 mi
Last recorded193,860 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 193,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 187,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 181,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlight lens dull only just got patten nearside.

Pass 20 Jun 2023 176,170 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm front mount split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm front mount split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 169,163 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))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 169,163 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 159,981 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very low on inner edges, through to 2nd layer advise change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear, upper outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge and splitting around bead seat, advise change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 156,037 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 146,595 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 136,382 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 126,690 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 110,266 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,839 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 82,928 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)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,894 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 56,566 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 44,386 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 29,032 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 29,016 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EF57 FKO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FKO, 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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EF57 FKO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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