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SF56 UNH

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,379 mi
Last recorded158,379 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 158,379 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 154,161 miles

Nearside Rear tyre near legal limit

creaking noise from offside front caliper, when brake applied

Fail 29 Jun 2020 154,161 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre near legal limit

handbrake or level warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2019 145,833 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

signs of exhaust blow at manifold

slight wear on both front tyres inner edges

Fail 30 May 2019 145,833 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

signs of exhaust blow at manifold

slight wear on both front tyres inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2018 118,808 miles

both rear discs corrodid

Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,296 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 97,720 miles

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

offside front disc ,backplate insecure

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,664 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 91,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,492 miles

nearside front washer jet innop

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,051 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,175 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 57,050 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,271 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 46,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,722 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 UNH is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 SF56 UNH, 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 SF56 UNH registered?

SF56 UNH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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