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VN57 GWV

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

199,866 mi
Last recorded199,866 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 GWV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 199,866 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 194,749 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 186,197 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 177,548 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 164,255 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 164,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 153,406 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 142,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 135,200 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 119,603 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 11,149 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 2 Apr 2013 101,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,312 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,312 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,743 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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VN57 GWV is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VN57 GWV, 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 VN57 GWV registered?

VN57 GWV is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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The MOT history for VN57 GWV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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