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MT57 MVE

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,407 mi
Last recorded97,407 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 MVE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 97,407 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 92,861 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 85,481 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 82,166 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 82,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lamps (4.7.2 (a))

wiper fouling body

Pass 8 Apr 2022 74,132 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 68,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 68,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 67,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 67,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 67,550 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Dashboard (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 59,804 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 59,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 55,820 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 52,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,054 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,371 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 22,579 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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MT57 MVE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT57 MVE, 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 MVE registered?

MT57 MVE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is MT57 MVE safe to buy?

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