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WR57 BLF

2007 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,034 mi
Last recorded192,034 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 BLF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2024 192,034 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 186,150 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 186,090 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 180,210 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 176,341 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 171,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 171,643 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 165,129 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 165,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 157,877 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner most edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link ball joint cover has small split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 140,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both edges.

Nearside Rear Wheelbearing slightly rough when rotated.

Offside Rear Grease around driveshaft boot but no signs of damage to boot.

Offside Rear Wheelbearing slightly rough when rotated.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 May 2017 140,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both edges.

Nearside Rear Wheelbearing slightly rough when rotated.

Offside Rear Grease around driveshaft boot but no signs of damage to boot.

Offside Rear Wheelbearing slightly rough when rotated.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2016 125,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 107,867 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 May 2014 88,980 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 88,980 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 71,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2012 46,954 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,067 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,881 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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WR57 BLF is a 2007 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WR57 BLF, 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 WR57 BLF registered?

WR57 BLF is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is WR57 BLF safe to buy?

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