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FY57 HSG

2007 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

342,304 mi
Last recorded342,304 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 HSG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 342,304 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 330,147 miles

Large underbody and sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

central exhaust rubber insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2018 310,871 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 310,870 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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 front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 291,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 262,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 230,717 miles

parking brake will soon require attention

Fail 20 Oct 2015 230,717 miles

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

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

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

parking brake will soon require attention

Pass 29 Sep 2014 202,440 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 202,046 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2013 178,452 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 156,714 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 123,366 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 85,067 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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FY57 HSG is a 2007 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY57 HSG, 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 FY57 HSG registered?

FY57 HSG is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is FY57 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 HSG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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