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LD57 EAF

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,048 mi
Last recorded179,048 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 EAF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 179,048 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 179,048 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 164,455 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 153,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 143,231 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 140,180 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 140,170 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 125,177 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 112,980 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 108,281 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,426 miles

n/s screen damaged but not in drivers view at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,300 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,542 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Nearside front wiper blade smearing

Nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Offside front wiper blade smearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,951 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 29 Jul 2011 82,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,489 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edge

cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

front brake pads low

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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LD57 EAF is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LD57 EAF, 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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LD57 EAF is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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