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WA57 ACJ

2007 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

302,021 mi
Last recorded302,021 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA57 ACJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 302,021 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald along inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 302,009 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald along inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 289,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 283,374 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 276,952 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 264,650 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF tyre has a cut & NSF tyre is perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear air suspension units have slight play (where inserted into the hub) but not excessive

Pass 9 Aug 2019 254,154 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 241,339 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 227,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2017 227,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 218,154 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 207,466 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 195,533 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 179,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn slightly dull

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in steering rack

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 179,106 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn slightly dull

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in steering rack

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 163,708 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 163,708 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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WA57 ACJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WA57 ACJ, 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 WA57 ACJ registered?

WA57 ACJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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