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MT57 SOA

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,365 mi
Last recorded153,365 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 SOA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 153,365 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 146,702 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 140,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 140,384 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 132,141 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 14 Jan 2016 123,230 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 116,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2014 107,625 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 107,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,509 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 87,713 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,565 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 SOA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

MT57 SOA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is MT57 SOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT57 SOA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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