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SW57 WPN

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,321 mi
Last recorded151,321 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 WPN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 151,321 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 151,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 141,268 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 141,260 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 132,338 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 132,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 119,059 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 118,672 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 103,919 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 103,919 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 83,734 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,173 miles

front discs inner edge pitted

Fail 5 Nov 2013 58,506 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/sand n/s rear iner wish bone bushes starting to split

wipers poor

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,253 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,893 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,072 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,658 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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SW57 WPN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW57 WPN, 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

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What year was SW57 WPN registered?

SW57 WPN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is SW57 WPN safe to buy?

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