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AD07 FXM

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

243,617 mi
Last recorded243,617 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 FXM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 243,617 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 238,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 238,600 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 232,287 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 219,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 209,074 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 190,031 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 152,033 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 137,027 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 137,027 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 123,493 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 113,486 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 101,382 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 87,735 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 76,392 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 May 2013 76,392 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 May 2012 65,037 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,097 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 47,844 miles

front tyres starting to perish on tread

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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AD07 FXM is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AD07 FXM, 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 AD07 FXM registered?

AD07 FXM is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 11 June 2007.

Is AD07 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD07 FXM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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