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MK57 VPV

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,808 mi
Last recorded196,808 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 VPV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 196,808 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs are worn

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

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 21 Nov 2016 196,808 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs are worn

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 21 Nov 2015 178,178 miles

A nail in both front tyres

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 178,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

A nail in both front tyres

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 159,451 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 143,439 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise further check of parking brake

brake warning light staying on

Fail 27 May 2014 142,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light staying on

Pass 14 Nov 2013 127,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 111,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/f cuts in tyre outer side wall

Pass 28 Aug 2012 97,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 82,608 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,525 miles

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

nearside rear swing arm front inner bush seperating.

oil leak from transmission area req inv

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,753 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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MK57 VPV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MK57 VPV, 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 MK57 VPV registered?

MK57 VPV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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