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PE57 AYS

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,107 mi
Last recorded103,107 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE57 AYS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 103,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 100,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 98,983 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 98,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 97,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover & under covers fitted to vehicle

wiper/washer switch faulty

Pass 8 Feb 2022 95,047 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover & under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 25 Jan 2022 94,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover & under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and off side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2021 91,251 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and off side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 86,050 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener On Int Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 81,371 miles

Engine Cover, & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre Low Tread

Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,048 miles

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

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

engine cover & under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2017 71,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and off side rear (4.1.E.1)

emissions too low to record reading

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2017 71,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and off side (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and off side rear (4.1.E.1)

emissions too low to record reading

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,603 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,878 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,880 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,617 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,315 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

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PE57 AYS 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 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 PE57 AYS, 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 PE57 AYS registered?

PE57 AYS is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is PE57 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE57 AYS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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