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GJ57 UZN

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

210,149 mi
Last recorded210,149 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 UZN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 210,149 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

front top mcpheerson strut bearings are noisy when turing lock to lock

Fail 7 Jan 2023 201,149 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

front top mcpheerson strut bearings are noisy when turing lock to lock

Pass 8 Dec 2021 195,201 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 188,125 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 179,074 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 169,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 158,700 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 149,064 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 139,222 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 136,236 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 93,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 93,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 81,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 80,973 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 62,250 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,852 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,196 miles

n/s/f link arm slightly distorted

screen chipped

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 UZN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UZN, 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 UZN registered?

GJ57 UZN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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The MOT history for GJ57 UZN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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