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RO57 LVU

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

186,537 mi
Last recorded186,537 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 LVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 186,537 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower control arm bushes worn but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted to front, sides and rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2025 176,735 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 171,235 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 165,654 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 152,509 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 139,590 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 134,864 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 128,605 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2018 123,484 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 119,497 miles

Offside Front Angle light inop. However amber sidelight working.

Fail 16 May 2017 119,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Angle light inop. However amber sidelight working.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2016 115,783 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 110,929 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 May 2015 110,929 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front 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 12 May 2014 104,648 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 104,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 96,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 85,170 miles

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

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 23 Sep 2010 65,351 miles

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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RO57 LVU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 RO57 LVU, 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 RO57 LVU?

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What year was RO57 LVU registered?

RO57 LVU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is RO57 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO57 LVU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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