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LD57 MSU

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,785 mi
Last recorded152,785 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 MSU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 152,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 140,420 miles

undercovers fitted unable to inspect all items

Pass 25 Jan 2023 117,123 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 117,123 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 111,450 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 105,411 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 99,842 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 92,892 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 86,680 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 86,680 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,279 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring major engine components

under tray fitted obscuring major engine components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,185 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,759 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 65,759 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,227 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,658 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to legal limits

Fail 21 Feb 2011 31,680 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,680 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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LD57 MSU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MSU, 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 LD57 MSU registered?

LD57 MSU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is LD57 MSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD57 MSU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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