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SF56 OWU

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,117 mi
Last recorded117,117 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 OWU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 117,117 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear sides, very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under-trays

Pass 24 Jan 2022 107,323 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under-trays

rear diff leak

Pass 22 Jan 2021 97,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,102 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,478 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 79,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,812 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,728 miles

Front brake discs corroded slightly on edges

Offside front inner tie rod slight play

Offside front jacking point missing

Rear diff leak from input seal + O/S output seal

Transmition leak from sump pan + sleeve

Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 57,239 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,335 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 49,335 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,805 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,783 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 37,774 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,544 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,726 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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SF56 OWU is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF56 OWU, 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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SF56 OWU is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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