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MT57 JBY

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,999 mi
Last recorded135,999 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 JBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 135,999 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 126,342 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Headlamp (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 117,330 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Also nearside (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 117,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Also nearside (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 115,897 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,254 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 99,771 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 99,771 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 86,669 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing thin on inners

Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,466 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,590 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,379 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 38,296 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2010 25,286 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

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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MT57 JBY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT57 JBY, 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 MT57 JBY registered?

MT57 JBY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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