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GU57 HWO

2007 BMW 525

Maroon Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

154,488 mi
Last recorded154,488 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 HWO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 154,488 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 149,260 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 141,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 141,310 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Position lamp not working FRONTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 127,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Oct 2020 118,121 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear lower rose joint has slight

Pass 8 Oct 2019 116,826 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 111,668 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 105,260 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 98,852 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 92,674 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,126 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 89,126 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,181 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,551 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,735 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 45,538 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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GU57 HWO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Maroon with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GU57 HWO, 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 GU57 HWO registered?

GU57 HWO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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