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LC57 ENH

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,100 mi
Last recorded194,100 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 ENH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 194,100 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 185,425 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 185,019 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 185,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 175,900 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 175,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 165,621 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 165,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 nexen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 156,363 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 148,516 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 148,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 137,061 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 127,164 miles

Rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2016 117,879 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 108,952 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,763 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 90,079 miles

that the vehicle passed the emission test due to low emmission no print out was produced

Fail 14 Jan 2014 90,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

that the vehicle passed the emission test due to low emmission no print out was produced

Fail 11 Dec 2012 75,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,862 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,944 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 45,337 miles

clutch pedal antislip missing

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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LC57 ENH is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LC57 ENH, 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 LC57 ENH registered?

LC57 ENH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 10 December 2007.

Is LC57 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 ENH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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