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RA57 PZU

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

175,150 mi
Last recorded175,150 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 PZU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 175,150 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 175,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 173,455 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 171,976 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 170,115 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 167,086 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 162,857 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff leaking oil

Slight corrosion: Exhaust

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 162,845 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff leaking oil

Slight corrosion: Exhaust

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 158,264 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread cut

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside and nearside rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2019 148,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 142,874 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 134,982 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls has cut

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner tyres sidewalls has cut

Pass 6 Mar 2017 124,439 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 124,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 113,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 8 Mar 2016 113,837 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Mar 2015 102,218 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 102,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 97,470 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 97,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,346 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,747 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 68,747 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 50,480 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,480 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)

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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RA57 PZU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RA57 PZU, 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 RA57 PZU registered?

RA57 PZU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is RA57 PZU safe to buy?

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