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LF57 ZNC

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,746 mi
Last recorded134,746 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF57 ZNC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 134,746 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 134,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 118,798 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency onLy just met and may require adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Jun 2023 106,095 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 106,095 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 96,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2021 89,346 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 84,365 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 24 May 2019 70,168 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 60,073 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 50,793 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 45,612 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 35,186 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,131 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,873 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,050 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 16,999 miles

cut in the o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2010 12,758 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 ZNC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver 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 LF57 ZNC, 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 LF57 ZNC registered?

LF57 ZNC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is LF57 ZNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF57 ZNC 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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