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EK57 HUY

2007 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,676 mi
Last recorded133,676 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 HUY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 133,676 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 128,918 miles

Nearside Door mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2024 128,918 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2023 123,393 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 123,392 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 115,650 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 115,649 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 109,712 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,493 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 101,787 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,409 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,405 miles

emissions too low to be detected

Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,701 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,716 miles

Front and rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,741 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,803 miles

tyre pressure warning indicates a fault

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,853 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 46,626 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,843 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,541 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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EK57 HUY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK57 HUY, 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 EK57 HUY registered?

EK57 HUY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is EK57 HUY safe to buy?

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