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HF57 DYH

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,414 mi
Last recorded129,414 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF57 DYH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 129,414 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 124,715 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 124,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WRONG BOLT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 116,192 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2023 116,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Into calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Into calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 110,069 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 110,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 102,628 miles

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

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

abs pump pipes are fitted incorrectly

chip in the windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2021 102,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

abs pump pipes are fitted incorrectly

chip in the windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2019 95,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

chip on w.screen zone A less than 10 mm dia

Fail 3 Jul 2019 95,134 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

chip on w.screen zone A less than 10 mm dia

Pass 28 Jul 2018 90,848 miles

plastic under trays fitted unable to inspect fully

Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,133 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,252 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing for full inspection on some components

under trays not allowing for full inspection on some components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,415 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,784 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,942 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,403 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,792 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,656 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 21,656 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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HF57 DYH is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HF57 DYH, 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 HF57 DYH registered?

HF57 DYH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is HF57 DYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF57 DYH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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