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VX57 SWZ

2007 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,586 mi
Last recorded160,586 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 SWZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 160,586 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 150,652 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 150,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 139,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 139,724 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 132,163 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged deteriorating ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 125,310 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2019 121,029 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

n/s mirror deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2018 116,986 miles

both rear brake hoses deteriorating

Fail 16 Jul 2018 116,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2017 111,188 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 111,184 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,372 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 99,372 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,434 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,946 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise uneven tyre wear front

Fail 13 Jul 2012 57,934 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise uneven tyre wear front

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,906 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,785 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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VX57 SWZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VX57 SWZ, 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 VX57 SWZ registered?

VX57 SWZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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