MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
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)
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
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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
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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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