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MF57 TTU

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,501 mi
Last recorded162,501 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 TTU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 162,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 151,824 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 144,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 132,094 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 120,702 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 120,702 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 109,434 miles

Advise rear axle tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 7 Oct 2019 101,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 89,692 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,976 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 72,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 72,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,716 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 70,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,554 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,919 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 52,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,094 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 44,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 35,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,906 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 28,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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MF57 TTU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MF57 TTU, 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 MF57 TTU registered?

MF57 TTU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is MF57 TTU safe to buy?

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