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HY57 KNW

2007 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,259 mi
Last recorded161,259 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 KNW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 161,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 151,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 151,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 141,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 131,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front forward lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 121,473 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 121,473 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 109,555 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 94,445 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 83,245 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 83,241 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,861 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,074 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F Tyre Sidewall Damage

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,452 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,325 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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HY57 KNW is a 2007 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,497cc petrol 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 HY57 KNW, 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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What year was HY57 KNW registered?

HY57 KNW is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is HY57 KNW safe to buy?

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