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LF57 ZMZ

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

65,140 mi
Last recorded65,140 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF57 ZMZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 65,140 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 64,951 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 64,687 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 62,864 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,379 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,348 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 59,295 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,663 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,751 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,394 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 47,782 miles

engine cover fitted

nearside rear parking brake has a low comparative reading

surface corrosion front and rear brake discs

undertray fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 46,879 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 45,635 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

that the vehicle has pass the emission test due too low emission no print out was produced

Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,969 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,724 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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LF57 ZMZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LF57 ZMZ, 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

How do I check the history of LF57 ZMZ?

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What year was LF57 ZMZ registered?

LF57 ZMZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is LF57 ZMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF57 ZMZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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