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KN57 UCU

2007 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

149,232 mi
Last recorded149,232 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 UCU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 149,232 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 144,167 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 140,025 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 134,053 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 129,581 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 122,554 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 116,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 109,278 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 101,262 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,494 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,523 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 86,523 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,344 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,968 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s/f tyres have surface cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,856 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,655 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,748 miles

rust/stone stuck in nsr caliper

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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KN57 UCU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KN57 UCU, 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 KN57 UCU registered?

KN57 UCU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 October 2007.

Is KN57 UCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN57 UCU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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