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SP57 VCE

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

218,587 mi
Last recorded218,587 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 VCE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 218,587 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear differential leaking

timing chain noisy

Fail 13 Jul 2026 218,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside brake noisy upon presses

rear differential leaking

timing chain noisy

Pass 4 Jul 2025 211,920 miles

Handbrake effort slightly lower on nearside rear.

Pass 24 Aug 2022 185,663 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake low near side rear

Pass 20 Sep 2021 175,034 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 140,125 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 125,826 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 119,370 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,896 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 95,291 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 7 Jul 2015 95,286 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,945 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,084 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,784 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,497 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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SP57 VCE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP57 VCE, 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 SP57 VCE registered?

SP57 VCE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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