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RV57 ZZC

2007 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,821 mi
Last recorded195,821 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 ZZC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 195,821 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 188,346 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 18 Jul 2016 188,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (REAR ARM) (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Apr 2015 176,072 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 162,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 162,040 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 144,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service indicator illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 133,832 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in o/s/f rackend

Pass 6 Jul 2011 130,198 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 104,591 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 104,591 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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RV57 ZZC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV57 ZZC, 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 RV57 ZZC?

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What year was RV57 ZZC registered?

RV57 ZZC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is RV57 ZZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV57 ZZC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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