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KM57 BKN

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

194,623 mi
Last recorded194,623 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 BKN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 194,623 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 194,623 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 188,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2024 183,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner pin Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner pin Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Under tray Fitted Not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2023 180,800 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 corners (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under tary fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2022 180,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under tray Fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2021 174,640 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jan 2020 166,696 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 166,696 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 158,356 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 158,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 148,582 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 148,580 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Cannot be opened ? Engine bay not checked (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Low tyre pressure warning light on

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 130,756 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)

parking brake 16% effort

Fail 28 Nov 2016 130,756 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

parking brake 16% effort

Pass 2 Nov 2015 112,043 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 112,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 109,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 109,835 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 98,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,001 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 69,275 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,843 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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KM57 BKN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KM57 BKN, 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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KM57 BKN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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