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RO57 ZDU

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,626 mi
Last recorded185,626 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 ZDU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 185,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 185,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 178,630 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 174,309 miles

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

osf track rod end play

Pass 18 Jul 2019 158,785 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front & rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside inner front mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 153,508 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 146,713 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 146,690 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 140,268 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Suspension modified

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 140,268 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Suspension modified

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 135,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack slightly damp

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 116,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 106,822 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 106,822 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 104,468 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 92,638 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)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 92,638 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,291 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 76,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front 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 ZDU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

RO57 ZDU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 8 October 2007.

Is RO57 ZDU safe to buy?

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