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VN57 ODB

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,282 mi
Last recorded152,282 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 ODB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2017 152,282 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All tyres worn close to wear bars

Both front bump stops broken

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted through out

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 140,278 miles

Auxiliary belt slightly perished

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front toe eye cover missing

Large stonechip in windscreen

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear numberplate seperating

Undertrays fitted through-out

Pass 21 Nov 2015 126,851 miles

Front bumper toe-eye cover missing

Rear anti-roll bar getting rusty

Slight oil misting from rear prop shaft seal

Stonechips in windscreen

Fail 31 Oct 2015 126,000 miles

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

Both front tyres worn severly on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 112,396 miles

Front brake discs rusty and worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear diff/prop shaft seal leaking

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2014 112,396 miles

Front brake discs rusty and worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear diff/prop shaft seal leaking

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2013 100,601 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 100,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 87,176 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 73,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,241 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ODB is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 VN57 ODB, 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 ODB registered?

VN57 ODB is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is VN57 ODB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN57 ODB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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