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SY57 LKM

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,027 mi
Last recorded148,027 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 LKM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 148,027 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 148,026 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 127,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 127,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 98,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 74,920 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 74,914 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 74,914 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,063 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 63,063 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,708 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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SY57 LKM is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SY57 LKM, 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 SY57 LKM registered?

SY57 LKM is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is SY57 LKM safe to buy?

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