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SV57 WEA

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,778 mi
Last recorded171,778 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 WEA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 171,778 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 170,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 275/30/19 96 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened hub where shock absorber sits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 275/30/19 96 Y (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 2 Jan 2025 170,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 275/30/19 96 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened hub where shock absorber sits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 275/30/19 96 Y (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 12 Jan 2024 157,992 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 157,982 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 148,654 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 140,639 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 134,704 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 120,242 miles

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))

Fail 1 Dec 2017 120,224 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear [inner sides] (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 102,672 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement splitting around housing but no movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement splitting around housing but no movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 102,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement splitting around housing but no movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement splitting around housing but no movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2015 71,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 69,606 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,471 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 49,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s tyre cut on inner wall

Fail 16 Jun 2011 45,052 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,219 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 WEA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SV57 WEA, 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 SV57 WEA registered?

SV57 WEA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is SV57 WEA safe to buy?

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