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FM57 AYK

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,009 mi
Last recorded185,009 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 AYK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 185,009 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 14 May 2020 185,009 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 181,734 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 171,638 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 165,499 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met may need adjustment or repair

Fail 1 Feb 2017 165,493 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met may need adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Jul 2015 156,285 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 156,285 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 141,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 127,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 127,641 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 114,753 miles

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

Outer sill, lower engine and lower vehicle covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2011 102,963 miles

front brake disc slightly lipped

Fail 2 Aug 2011 102,959 miles

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

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

front brake disc slightly lipped

Pass 31 Dec 2010 95,935 miles

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

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

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

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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FM57 AYK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM57 AYK, 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 FM57 AYK registered?

FM57 AYK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 December 2007.

Is FM57 AYK safe to buy?

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