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SD57 NFT

2007 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,428 mi
Last recorded178,428 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 NFT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 178,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 178,426 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 172,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 162,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 153,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 153,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 147,148 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2019 141,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 141,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 100Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 136,225 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 136,211 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 130,044 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 196,283 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,080 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 29 Oct 2013 100,267 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 93,016 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 93,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,323 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,056 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)

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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SD57 NFT is a 2007 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SD57 NFT, 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 SD57 NFT registered?

SD57 NFT is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 2007.

Is SD57 NFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD57 NFT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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