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MT57 UAA

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,448 mi
Last recorded125,448 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 UAA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 125,448 miles

DPF warning light on dash

Engine cover and lower under covers fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation in

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 125,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [Front suspension arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [Front suspension arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

DPF warning light on dash

Engine cover and lower under covers fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation in

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 122,544 miles

Engine cover and lower under covers fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 122,544 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and lower under covers fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 117,950 miles

Engine cover fitted

Lower under covers fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 117,950 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Lower under covers fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 114,323 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,700 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 106,564 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 102,659 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,931 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 92,028 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 92,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 84,165 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 75,717 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded coating deteriorated in places. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded coating deteriorated in places. (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 69,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,602 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 63,602 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,383 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,233 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 30,281 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 UAA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT57 UAA registered?

MT57 UAA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 December 2007.

Is MT57 UAA safe to buy?

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