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PJ57 DXA

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,553 mi
Last recorded186,553 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 DXA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 186,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning lamp illuminated

under trays missing where fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2025 171,284 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 165,619 miles

Car lowered

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 150,145 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 147,812 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 143,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 137,839 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 125,770 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 125,770 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 117,075 miles

nearside front jacking point block missing

rear tres wearing low @ 3mm

Pass 21 Jul 2015 109,728 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,812 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 95,812 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,424 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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PJ57 DXA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PJ57 DXA, 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 PJ57 DXA registered?

PJ57 DXA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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