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GJ57 SWN

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

173,255 mi
Last recorded173,255 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 SWN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 173,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 160,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 147,347 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 134,606 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 121,689 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 116,714 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,081 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 111,380 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,639 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 20 Nov 2017 98,061 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,033 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,335 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 83,335 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 70,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

oil level low!

Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,601 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,463 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,741 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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GJ57 SWN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GJ57 SWN, 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 GJ57 SWN registered?

GJ57 SWN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is GJ57 SWN safe to buy?

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