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MV57 BHJ

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

166,310 mi
Last recorded166,310 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 BHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 166,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 154,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 147,336 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 138,613 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very front o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear subframe mounting points slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 131,518 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

o\s rear cv boot slightly worn

rear subframe mounts corroding [surface]

Fail 31 Jan 2022 131,518 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

o\s rear cv boot slightly worn

rear subframe mounts corroding [surface]

Pass 16 Feb 2021 124,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 16 Feb 2021 124,816 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 14 Feb 2020 120,464 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 11,370 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 111,356 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminiated (0.1 (d))

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

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

O/s/r tyre tread very close to legal limit.

Pass 7 Feb 2018 101,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edges , tread perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 93,125 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Slight play in steering arm ball joints

Offside Front Slight play in steering arm ball joints

Pass 11 Feb 2016 81,865 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,282 miles

exhaust emission trigger poimt not met

front tyres worn

trims fitted to outersills andf undersides

Fail 9 Feb 2015 73,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

225/50/17/w

exhaust emission trigger poimt not met

front tyres worn

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

trims fitted to outersills andf undersides

Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trigger point not met

Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,267 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,456 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 26,444 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 14,042 miles

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

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

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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MV57 BHJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MV57 BHJ, 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 MV57 BHJ registered?

MV57 BHJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 3 October 2007.

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