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VA57 EKP

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

244,291 mi
Last recorded244,291 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 EKP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 244,291 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 244,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 238,994 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 227,919 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 214,512 miles

low effort on n/s park brake

Pass 18 Aug 2020 202,344 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 193,094 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 182,043 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 170,633 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 170,633 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 159,250 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2015 148,909 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 137,291 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 126,858 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 119,896 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 119,896 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 95,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 95,306 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,361 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)

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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VA57 EKP is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VA57 EKP, 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 VA57 EKP registered?

VA57 EKP is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 5 December 2007.

Is VA57 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA57 EKP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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