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PK57 MKO

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

182,046 mi
Last recorded182,046 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK57 MKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 182,046 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 175,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 169,848 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 156,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 147,724 miles

Offside Rear Inner side light not working(unit in tail gate)

Fail 15 Nov 2021 147,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner side light not working(unit in tail gate)

Pass 3 Nov 2020 141,751 miles

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

slight oil leak

under body covers fitted restricting view

Pass 14 Nov 2019 133,348 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 133,348 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 122,743 miles

Rear brake sensor wire not connected

Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,892 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,530 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 98,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 90,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,262 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 70,367 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 60,639 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,219 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,322 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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PK57 MKO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PK57 MKO, 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 PK57 MKO registered?

PK57 MKO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is PK57 MKO safe to buy?

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