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LB57 EBU

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,507 mi
Last recorded141,507 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 EBU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 141,507 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 141,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 132,874 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 121,321 miles

F DISCS WORN.

F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

MINOR PLAY MISC SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONENTS.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 121,321 miles

F DISCS WORN.

F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

MINOR PLAY MISC SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONENTS.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 107,722 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 107,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust smoke test too clean to register

Fail 2 Oct 2013 94,918 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust smoke test too clean to register

Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 66,945 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 55,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LB57 EBU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB57 EBU, 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 LB57 EBU registered?

LB57 EBU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is LB57 EBU safe to buy?

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