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WP57 WFR

2007 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,794 mi
Last recorded170,794 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 WFR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 170,794 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 170,783 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2021 164,317 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 157,918 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 154,756 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 16 Dec 2019 154,756 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Dec 2018 149,043 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Rear exhaust system fouling subframe

engine oil level low

Pass 18 Dec 2017 141,855 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 141,855 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 134,198 miles

Rear exhaust system fouling rear subframe

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Dec 2015 125,214 miles

Nearside Front rack damp

Pass 19 Dec 2014 108,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering rack has slightly seepage from a seal/joint

rear exhaust pipe fouling on rear subframe

Pass 9 Dec 2013 90,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm & slightly deteriorating

rear exhaust pipe fouling on rear subframe

Pass 14 Dec 2012 27,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust system fouling rear subframe

Fail 14 Dec 2012 72,530 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust system fouling rear subframe

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,887 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,540 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 44,150 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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WP57 WFR is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WP57 WFR, 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 WP57 WFR registered?

WP57 WFR is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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