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EY57 NLF

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

145,836 mi
Last recorded145,836 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 NLF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 145,836 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 134,288 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays/covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2024 134,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2023 119,614 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 103,801 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 136,926 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 72,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,679 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension lower arms front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension lower arms front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,647 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 45,751 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,498 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,758 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,487 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,202 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,988 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,295 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 17,863 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 NLF is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NLF, 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 EY57 NLF registered?

EY57 NLF is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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