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LD57 EXG

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,144 mi
Last recorded144,144 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 EXG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 144,144 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 141,110 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 135,296 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 133,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 130,413 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 123,177 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 120,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread wearing thin.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 113,910 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 108,618 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 102,305 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,556 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 87,159 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 72,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,576 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,735 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,806 miles

Handbrake, just passed on perfomance near side rear handbrake reading low

Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,415 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 35,415 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EXG is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 LD57 EXG, 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 LD57 EXG registered?

LD57 EXG is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is LD57 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD57 EXG 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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