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FN57 RBZ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,513 mi
Last recorded101,513 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 RBZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 101,513 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 96,629 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 95,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 95,732 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing badly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 95,732 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing badly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 83,814 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 69,773 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,738 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,717 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 54,382 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,672 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 41,881 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 36,103 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn close to minimum limit of 1.6mm (2mm)

nearside rear tyre worn close to minimum limit of 1.6mm (3mm)

oil leak engine/gearbox

Pass 20 Oct 2012 29,062 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,929 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 17,727 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)

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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FN57 RBZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 FN57 RBZ, 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.

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FN57 RBZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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