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SV57 UDO

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,469 mi
Last recorded136,469 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 UDO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 136,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 117,902 miles

Front both discs starting to show wear

Fail 17 Nov 2017 117,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front both discs starting to show wear

Pass 22 Dec 2016 109,879 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Brake disc slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 95,078 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Brake disc slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,291 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,548 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 63,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,683 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,229 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,090 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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SV57 UDO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SV57 UDO, 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 SV57 UDO?

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What year was SV57 UDO registered?

SV57 UDO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is SV57 UDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV57 UDO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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