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LA57 FRZ

2007 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,503 mi
Last recorded31,503 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA57 FRZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 31,503 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 29,703 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2024 29,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2023 28,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 27,036 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 25,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 23,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 22,709 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 20,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 16,725 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 14,804 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 13,144 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 17,101 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 10,624 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 9,404 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2012 8,708 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 7,590 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 6,714 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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LA57 FRZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LA57 FRZ, 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

How do I check the history of LA57 FRZ?

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What year was LA57 FRZ registered?

LA57 FRZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is LA57 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA57 FRZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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