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RO57 ZDF

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,796 mi
Last recorded155,796 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 ZDF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 155,796 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 155,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 142,548 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 142,548 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 130,699 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 130,699 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 111,485 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 111,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 107,698 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 102,507 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 98,363 miles

front tyres cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2012 92,383 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,793 miles

N/S/TYER WORN TO 3MM

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,454 miles

small stone chip marks on windscreen (swept area)

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 ZDF is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO57 ZDF, 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 RO57 ZDF registered?

RO57 ZDF is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 5 October 2007.

Is RO57 ZDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO57 ZDF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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