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SJ57 EAP

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,560 mi
Last recorded123,560 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 EAP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 123,560 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 110,131 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 31 Jan 2017 97,811 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 26 Jan 2017 97,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 4 Jan 2016 83,934 miles

Emissions too clean for read/print out

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim All (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,920 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 71,920 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 61,809 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing to inner edges

both rear tyres wearing to inner edges and have cuts to tread area

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,132 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 45,754 miles

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

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 30 Nov 2011 31,733 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 31,733 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,533 miles

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)

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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SJ57 EAP is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJ57 EAP, 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 SJ57 EAP registered?

SJ57 EAP is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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