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AO56 XLW

2007 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,470 mi
Last recorded142,470 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 XLW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 142,470 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 132,079 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 120,489 miles

EML illuminated

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,897 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,823 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 36,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 32,319 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,191 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,781 miles

both headlamp aims were low as auto hight adjust not working but during test started working and hight ok now!!

Fail 20 Jan 2010 18,237 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,237 miles

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

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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AO56 XLW is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO56 XLW, 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 AO56 XLW registered?

AO56 XLW is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 10 January 2007.

Is AO56 XLW safe to buy?

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