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GF57 XPY

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

195,275 mi
Last recorded195,275 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 XPY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 195,275 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 188,109 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 178,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre castled

Offside Front Tyre castled

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 170,778 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 170,778 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 163,527 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre reads 2.5 mm

Pass 23 Sep 2020 158,096 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 152,170 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 146,331 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 146,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 140,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower rear outer balljoint boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

vehicle fitted with upper and lower covers covering testable components

Fail 31 Oct 2017 140,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases allowing smoke into cabin area (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in two locations on tyre (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower rear outer balljoint boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit possibly very close to cords showing. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

vehicle fitted with upper and lower covers covering testable components

Pass 15 Nov 2016 133,675 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 133,664 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view drivers (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 124,563 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 124,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view drivers (8.1.2a)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 114,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 103,946 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,418 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 79,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,711 miles

tread worn low on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

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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GF57 XPY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GF57 XPY, 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 GF57 XPY registered?

GF57 XPY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is GF57 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 XPY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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