MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Road wheel slightly distorted Both Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Under Floor Covers fitted
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Road wheel slightly distorted Both Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Under floor covers fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn of tread inner edge close to cords
handbrake has little reserve travel
steering lock light on
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn of tread inner edge close to cords
handbrake has little reserve travel
steering lock light on
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn of tread inner edge
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
electronic steering lock light on
tyre pressure monitoring light on
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
steering lock warning light on
tpms light on
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
tyre pressure monitoring system light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly ratchet worn (1.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
tpms light on
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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GV57 XVC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 GV57 XVC, 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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GV57 XVC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2007.
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