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VO57 XHN

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,736 mi
Last recorded178,736 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 XHN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 178,736 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake caliper missing outer spring

Fail 12 Aug 2020 178,736 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake caliper missing outer spring

Pass 14 Aug 2019 171,467 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 171,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn severely on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2018 160,522 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-4mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 160,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-4mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 148,902 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2016 139,477 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 139,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 129,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted restricting view on certain items

Pass 6 Aug 2014 114,731 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,437 miles

Damage in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 94,437 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Damage in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,041 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 78,041 miles

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

Both front tyres bold on inner edges and stepped

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,382 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and corroded

Inner rim on N/S front wheel damaged

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,325 miles

Inner rim damaged on N/S front wheel

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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VO57 XHN is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VO57 XHN, 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 VO57 XHN registered?

VO57 XHN is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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