CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE57 XPV

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,550 mi
Last recorded168,550 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XPV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 168,550 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 168,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 154,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 141,556 miles

Advise engine covers and under trays fitted at tie of test not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs deteriorated on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn badly on both edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 141,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Advise engine covers and under trays fitted at tie of test not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs deteriorated on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn badly on both edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 124,291 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 124,291 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 116,099 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscuring view

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 Apr 2019 104,928 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring view

under tray fitted obscuring view

wipers smear windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2018 100,200 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 100,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,744 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 90,865 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 87,644 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,476 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 78,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,780 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,972 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE57 XPV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FE57 XPV, 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 FE57 XPV?

You can check the full history of FE57 XPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE57 XPV registered?

FE57 XPV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is FE57 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE57 XPV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE57 XPV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE57 XPV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.