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AK07 RHZ

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,809 mi
Last recorded142,809 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 RHZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 142,809 miles

Centre rear stop light has bulbs not working

Rear brake pads 50-60% worn

n/s/r and o/s/r shock covers deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2018 132,273 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 22 Feb 2017 124,015 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Mar 2016 118,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 7 Mar 2016 118,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,126 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 116,126 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres are badly perished/cut/s in sidewall/s

Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,302 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 114,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 107,561 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 101,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fog warning light on near side not working. warning on dash on start up

near side front tyre, cuts to side wall. not showing cords

Pass 2 Mar 2011 95,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,315 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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AK07 RHZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK07 RHZ, 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 AK07 RHZ registered?

AK07 RHZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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