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EK57 XHW

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

197,780 mi
Last recorded197,780 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 XHW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 197,780 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 191,007 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 182,085 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 173,066 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 173,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 167,611 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 167,611 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 166,094 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 146,979 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 125,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 103,799 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 81,315 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,975 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,104 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,680 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,784 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 21,705 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 XHW is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EK57 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

EK57 XHW is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2007.

Is EK57 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK57 XHW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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