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GV57 XVC

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

198,580 mi
Last recorded198,580 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 XVC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 198,580 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 195,377 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 195,379 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 187,020 miles

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 187,018 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 180,652 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 180,652 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 168,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 168,714 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 156,959 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 139,504 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 139,504 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 125,830 miles

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))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 125,830 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 112,873 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 112,873 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 86,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Dec 2016 86,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,625 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 53,625 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 44,778 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,483 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,020 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,331 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 34,331 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 27,401 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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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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