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GV57 ZXU

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,885 mi
Last recorded137,885 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 ZXU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 137,885 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 133,056 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 129,406 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 124,982 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 121,285 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 117,521 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 113,455 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 108,937 miles

EMISSIONS NOT REGISTERED

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY ON INNER EDGE 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 108,917 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EMISSIONS NOT REGISTERED

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY ON INNER EDGE 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,048 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 97,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,439 miles

Front tyres perishing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre has several deep cuts

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

Offside Rear tyre has a deep cut showing cords but not outside 25mm

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,155 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,592 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,721 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,375 miles

both front tyres worn on inner & outter edges

Fail 5 Oct 2010 47,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZXU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GV57 ZXU, 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

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What year was GV57 ZXU registered?

GV57 ZXU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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