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GU57 ZLY

2007 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

102,471 mi
Last recorded102,471 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 ZLY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 102,471 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 95,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2022 90,933 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 90,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 86,230 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,798 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 78,551 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,539 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,402 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,286 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,807 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 58,024 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 54,198 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,504 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,835 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 ZLY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZLY, 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

How do I check the history of GU57 ZLY?

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What year was GU57 ZLY registered?

GU57 ZLY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 2007.

Is GU57 ZLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU57 ZLY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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