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S444 KET

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,321 mi
Last recorded120,321 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 KET
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 120,321 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 120,312 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 109,969 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,292 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 99,773 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 99,773 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 93,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 86,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions too clean to test

Fail 1 Jul 2014 86,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 29 Jun 2013 79,685 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 73,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,432 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,456 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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S444 KET is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S444 KET, 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 S444 KET registered?

S444 KET is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 6 July 2007.

Is S444 KET safe to buy?

The MOT history for S444 KET shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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