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EY57 FZJ

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

186,551 mi
Last recorded186,551 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 FZJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 186,551 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 182,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 180,318 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 174,229 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 174,228 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2021 162,258 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 151,889 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 150,993 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 150,993 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 138,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 133,979 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 129,374 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 101,140 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,726 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 73,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 49,983 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,024 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,929 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 20,187 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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EY57 FZJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol 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 EY57 FZJ, 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

How do I check the history of EY57 FZJ?

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What year was EY57 FZJ registered?

EY57 FZJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is EY57 FZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY57 FZJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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