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SL57 YHG

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,890 mi
Last recorded164,890 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 YHG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 164,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2023 164,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 144,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 127,150 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2021 127,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 120,893 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 120,893 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both droplinks (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 109,456 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 109,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,404 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,277 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 87,277 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,112 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,927 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,469 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,897 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 47,897 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,533 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 36,799 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 36,799 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 28,865 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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SL57 YHG is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL57 YHG, 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 SL57 YHG registered?

SL57 YHG is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is SL57 YHG safe to buy?

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