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WK57 GFO

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,958 mi
Last recorded95,958 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 GFO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 95,958 miles

Nearside Rear brake calliper clip missing

Fail 5 Sep 2016 95,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake calliper clip missing

Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,824 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 85,123 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 77,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Aug 2012 68,122 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,642 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,499 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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WK57 GFO is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WK57 GFO, 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 WK57 GFO registered?

WK57 GFO is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is WK57 GFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK57 GFO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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