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MF57 VGN

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

242,331 mi
Last recorded242,331 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 VGN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 242,331 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-cover sheet fitted/under-body

Vehicle is under-body sealed under-body

Fail 8 Sep 2025 242,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-cover sheet fitted/under-body

Vehicle is under-body sealed under-body

Pass 31 Aug 2024 235,330 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2024 235,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2023 220,062 miles

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

engine cover sheet fitted some obscuring components

oil leak rear diff but not series

Pass 13 Aug 2022 195,930 miles

Cover Fitted On Bothe Side Sills

Engine Cover Under Trays Fitted

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 171,079 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 151,862 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 151,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bottom h arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wiper linkage worn affects wiper into a pillar

Pass 23 Sep 2019 134,600 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 134,600 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 123,010 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 113,640 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 103,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,797 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear nail present through wall

Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,780 miles

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

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

all four brake disc's pitted on inner faces.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,772 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,470 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)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 44,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f jacking point missing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,584 miles

n/s/f jacking point missing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,973 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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MF57 VGN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VGN, 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 MF57 VGN registered?

MF57 VGN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is MF57 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF57 VGN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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