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KD57 AAU

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,410 mi
Last recorded73,410 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD57 AAU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 73,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 73,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 70,090 miles

Offside Front Chip in windscreen.

Fail 15 Dec 2023 70,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 66,952 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is slightly discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 61,072 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 61,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 61,025 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 58,318 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (high level stop lamp) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 58,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (inner edge of tread marked with crayon) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (high level stop lamp) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 54,586 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 54,586 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 49,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 45,764 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 40,823 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 36,583 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 32,527 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,602 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 26,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,703 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 17,876 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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KD57 AAU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KD57 AAU, 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 KD57 AAU registered?

KD57 AAU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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