MOT Status
ValidMileage
325,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bushesa (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front knuckle joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays/covers fitted
Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front knuckle joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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SN57 VZG is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 SN57 VZG, 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 SN57 VZG registered?
SN57 VZG is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2007.
Is SN57 VZG safe to buy?
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