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SH57 LWZ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,451 mi
Last recorded130,451 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 LWZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 130,451 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2013 119,052 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

keep eye on both rear tyres

Pass 21 Nov 2012 116,128 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 116,128 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 97,596 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 97,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R Tyre on 2mm, close to legal limit.

Slight discoulouration to O/S wing mirror

Pass 10 Nov 2010 81,149 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 80,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SH57 LWZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH57 LWZ, 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

How do I check the history of SH57 LWZ?

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What year was SH57 LWZ registered?

SH57 LWZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2007.

Is SH57 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH57 LWZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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