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GK57 VKV

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,372 mi
Last recorded169,372 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 VKV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 169,372 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 162,452 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 149,824 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 139,647 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 133,306 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 117,112 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 108,024 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2016 101,433 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 101,433 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 80,878 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2015 80,878 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,551 miles

Emissions low emitter reading

O/S/F Tyre wall cut

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2014 69,543 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Emissions low emitter reading

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre wall cut

Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,820 miles

Offside rear tyre perished and has uneven tread.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 54,820 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished and has uneven tread.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,987 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 47,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 38,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 29,109 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 29,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GK57 VKV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK57 VKV, 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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What year was GK57 VKV registered?

GK57 VKV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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