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PJ57 WGP

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,932 mi
Last recorded132,932 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 WGP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 132,932 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 132,751 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 121,867 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 121,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 110,592 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut on inner wall

Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,862 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 102,480 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot has trace of grease around it

Pass 7 May 2016 99,657 miles

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

Offside Front front suspension arm bush slight wear

covers fitted to underside and under bonnet not allowing inspection of components

Pass 9 May 2015 94,827 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 85,368 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 85,368 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,693 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 59,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,306 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 57,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,432 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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PJ57 WGP is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PJ57 WGP, 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 PJ57 WGP registered?

PJ57 WGP is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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