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MA57 WFP

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

189,416 mi
Last recorded189,416 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 WFP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 189,416 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn/wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 189,416 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn/wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 184,986 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 184,986 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 179,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated marked with chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inside bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated marked with chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 174,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (245 35 19) 4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 40% remaining (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 164,491 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 150,493 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 150,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 138,630 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 124,133 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 115,286 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 115,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Front both tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Dec 2014 104,997 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 97,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2013 97,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,558 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,303 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 56,488 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)

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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MA57 WFP is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA57 WFP, 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 MA57 WFP registered?

MA57 WFP is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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