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VK57 SVE

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

282,172 mi
Last recorded282,172 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 SVE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 282,172 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 277,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 272,618 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 265,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 256,535 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 250,182 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 231,210 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 189,461 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 167,944 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 158,594 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 144,446 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 123,809 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 119,304 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 119,304 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 99,640 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 99,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,157 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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VK57 SVE is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VK57 SVE, 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 VK57 SVE registered?

VK57 SVE is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 18 October 2007.

Is VK57 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK57 SVE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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