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KD57 GHF

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

186,379 mi
Last recorded186,379 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD57 GHF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 186,379 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 181,125 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 181,046 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 174,720 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 168,986 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 162,772 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 155,694 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 147,406 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 135,656 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 125,883 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 115,328 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 105,660 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 97,338 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 97,337 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2011 80,008 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,008 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,978 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 64,974 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 GHF is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,996cc 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 KD57 GHF, 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 GHF registered?

KD57 GHF is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is KD57 GHF safe to buy?

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