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5388 PH

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,083 mi
Last recorded118,083 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5388 PH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 118,083 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 117,158 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 116,373 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 115,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 114,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 114,043 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 113,476 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 112,107 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 110,910 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 109,640 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 108,269 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 105,911 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 103,305 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 27 Feb 2013 99,248 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,833 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,172 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 85,625 miles

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

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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5388 PH is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 5388 PH, 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 5388 PH registered?

5388 PH is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is 5388 PH safe to buy?

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