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SB57 HCC

2007 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,368 mi
Last recorded129,368 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 HCC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 129,368 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2025 125,389 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 124,157 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 124,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 123,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h-arm bushes spliiting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h-arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 123,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h-arm bushes spliiting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h-arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 121,864 miles

Both rear lower arm front bushes torn slightly.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 120,107 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR LOWER ARMS FRONT BUSHES TORN SLIGHTLY

Pass 28 Nov 2018 116,769 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 112,845 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 112,845 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 104,729 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 104,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 94,269 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,761 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 73,311 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,164 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,321 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 34,657 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 34,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SB57 HCC is a 2007 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SB57 HCC, 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

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What year was SB57 HCC registered?

SB57 HCC is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is SB57 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB57 HCC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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