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EJ57 XNV

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,237 mi
Last recorded158,237 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 XNV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 158,237 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases welded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 151,720 miles

exhaust has been welded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 149,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

cooling fan continuously running

secondary catalytic converter has obviously been tampered with but passed emissions test

Pass 23 Mar 2022 144,103 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 140,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear seal cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2020 140,540 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear seal cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2019 137,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear hand brake has only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Rear petrol cap seal showing signs of deterioration (cracking)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2018 132,802 miles

Rear hand brake has only just met requirements would appear may need adjustment or repair

under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2017 128,598 miles

Advise both front wheels slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 128,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise both front wheels slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 123,948 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 27 Oct 2016 123,948 miles

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

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,074 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 103,613 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 103,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 85,405 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 85,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,251 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,976 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,588 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,364 miles

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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EJ57 XNV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol 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 EJ57 XNV, 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 EJ57 XNV registered?

EJ57 XNV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is EJ57 XNV safe to buy?

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