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WF57 DWK

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,165 mi
Last recorded124,165 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 DWK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 124,165 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 121,925 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 119,175 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 116,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 114,323 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 111,025 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 109,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has very low tread 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking of the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 104,496 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 96,943 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,915 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 91,915 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged SPLIT (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CUT TO TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged SPLIT (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged DETEROIRATED (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged DETEROIRATED (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 85,121 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 79,370 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,858 miles

offside front tyre just over3mm, nearside front 4mm

offside rear tyre 2mm, nearside just over 2mm

Pass 8 May 2013 67,245 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 60,705 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,690 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,186 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 38,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WF57 DWK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WF57 DWK, 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

How do I check the history of WF57 DWK?

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What year was WF57 DWK registered?

WF57 DWK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is WF57 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF57 DWK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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