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PF57 TPY

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,174 mi
Last recorded176,174 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 TPY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 176,174 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 167,907 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 167,874 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 157,101 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 147,116 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 147,116 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))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 135,810 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 135,808 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 123,477 miles

front wiper blades smearing slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 112,946 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 112,946 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 102,307 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 102,307 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 92,139 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,873 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 76,687 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,925 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 55,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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PF57 TPY is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PF57 TPY, 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 PF57 TPY registered?

PF57 TPY is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is PF57 TPY safe to buy?

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