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PK57 PFD

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,243 mi
Last recorded185,243 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK57 PFD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 185,243 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 182,078 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 176,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 170,396 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 162,914 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 158,876 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 157,623 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 149,851 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 138,651 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 130,381 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to a child seat fitted

vehicle has undertrays fitted which limits of components checking

Pass 8 May 2015 120,397 miles

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

n/s/rear seatbelt not checked due to a child seat fitted.

Pass 17 May 2014 113,722 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 106,069 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 95,265 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,332 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 PFD is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PFD, 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

How do I check the history of PK57 PFD?

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What year was PK57 PFD registered?

PK57 PFD is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 5 October 2007.

Is PK57 PFD safe to buy?

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