2007 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · PE57 AYS
2007 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 103,107 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PE57 AYS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 103,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE57 AYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 525 (PE57 AYS) between September 2010 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
PE57 AYS Mileage History
- 22/09/201020,315 mi
- 31/08/201127,895 mi+7,580 mi
- 05/09/201236,617 mi+8,722 mi
- 09/09/201345,505 mi+8,888 mi
- 15/09/201454,880 mi+9,375 mi
- 08/09/201561,878 mi+6,998 mi
- 01/02/201664,603 mi+2,725 mi
- 16/01/201771,826 mi+7,223 mi
- 16/01/201771,826 mi
- 16/01/201876,048 mi+4,222 mi
- 15/01/201981,371 mi+5,323 mi
- 16/01/202086,050 mi+4,679 mi
- 25/01/202191,251 mi+5,201 mi
- 27/01/202191,251 mi
- 25/01/202294,990 mi+3,739 mi
- 08/02/202295,047 mi+57 mi
- 24/01/202397,110 mi+2,063 mi
- 18/01/202498,983 mi+1,873 mi
- 18/01/202498,983 mi
- 07/02/2025100,418 mi+1,435 mi
- 24/01/2026103,107 mi+2,689 mi
Average of roughly 5,397 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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