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SB57 KPK

2007 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,311 mi
Last recorded116,311 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 KPK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2023 116,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 112,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 112,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 106,423 miles

Covers fitted underneath

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 106,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted underneath

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 104,108 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 96,081 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,664 miles

Both rear arm bushes splitting (Trailing arms rear)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,665 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,169 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 76,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,213 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 66,303 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 62,139 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,139 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,886 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,867 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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SB57 KPK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KPK, 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 SB57 KPK registered?

SB57 KPK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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