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LR57 KTC

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,611 mi
Last recorded190,611 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 KTC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 190,611 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 184,430 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 184,430 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 177,211 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 171,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Dec 2021 171,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 5 Jan 2021 167,324 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 159,949 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 159,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 151,764 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 145,648 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped

Rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2016 138,481 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 134,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted at rear

Pass 6 Oct 2014 129,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 126,113 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 121,542 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 16,409 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 105,137 miles

Front number plate cracked but still readable at the moment

Nail in offside front tyre

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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LR57 KTC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LR57 KTC, 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 LR57 KTC registered?

LR57 KTC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 16 October 2007.

Is LR57 KTC safe to buy?

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